Two numbers are in ratio 5 : 8. If their difference is 48,

Two numbers are in ratio 5 : 8. If their difference is 48, then the smaller number is

Numbers = 5x and 8x
According to the question,
8x – 5x = 48
⇒ 3x = 48 ⇒ x = 16
∴ Smaller number = 5x
= 5 × 16 = 80