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Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5.
If their sum is 64, find the smaller number.

Class 8Solving Simple EquationsLinear Equations

A24
B30
C40
D16

Step-by-Step Solution

Let the numbers be

3 x

and

5 x

. Then

3 x + 5 x = 64

, so

8 x = 64

and

x = 8

. Smaller =

3 x = 24

.

Answer: A) 24

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