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Two numbers are in the ratio 3 : 5 and their sum is 64. What is the larger number?

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Divide the sum into (3 + 5) equal parts.
Updated On: Jul 8, 2026
  • 24
  • 32
  • 40
  • 45
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The larger number is the fraction $\dfrac{5}{8}$ of the sum: $\dfrac{5}{8}\times 64 = 40$.
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