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The ratio of two numbers is 8: 5. Their sum is 91. What is the
greater number?


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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

a:b = 8:5

a = 8x, b= 5x

a+b = 91

13x = 91

x = 7

a=8x = 56

b = 5x = 35

The larger number is 56