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Two numbers are in ratio of 5 : 8, If their difference is 48, then the smaller number is:1. 642. 803. 964. 128

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 80

Given:

Ratio of numbers = 5 ∶ 8

Their difference = 48

Concept used:

Using the concept of ratio

Calculation:

Let the numbers are 5x and 8x.

According to the question,

8x - 5x = 48

⇒ 3x = 48

⇒ x = 16

Smaller number = 5x

⇒ Smaller number = 80

∴ The smaller number is 80.



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