There are two positive numbers in the ratio 5:8. If the larger number exceeds the smaller by 45, then find the smaller number? Choose the most appropriate option
A) 25 B) 66 C) 77 D) 88 E) 75
Let the two positive numbers be 5x and 8x respectively.   8x - 5x = 45   3x = 45 =&gt; x = 15   =&gt; Smaller number = 5x = 75.   Answer: 75
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There are two positive numbers in the ratio 5:8. If the larger number exceeds the smaller by 45, then find the smaller number?