The sum of a whole number A and a whole number B is 16 and the ratio is a : B which is equivalent to 5:3. Find A and B.

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given:

The sum of a whole number A and a whole number B is 16 and the ratio is a : B which is equivalent to 5:3

Find A and B.

Solution:

The given can be solved by using logical analysis. We know by fact that we can upscale 5:3 or multiply it with 2, in order to have a result that will add to 16, since 5 + 3 is 8, hence if we multiply 2 to 5:3, it will become 

= 10:6

= 10 + 6

= 16

FInal answer:
= 10:6