There are two positive numbers in the ratio 5:8. If the larger number exceeds the smaller by 36, then find the smaller number?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers:
A) 25
B) 66
C) 77
D) 60
E) 44
Let the two positive numbers be 5x and 8x respectively.   8x - 5x = 36   3x = 36 =&gt; x = 12   =&gt; Smaller number = 5x = 60.   Answer: 60
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There are two positive numbers in the ratio 5:8. If the larger number exceeds the smaller by 36, then find the smaller number?