Two numbers are in the ratio $3 : 5$ . If the sum of numbers is $144$ , then the small number is

54

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72

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90

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48

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Solution

The correct option is A $54$
$144 \times \frac{3}{8} = 54$

$144 \times \frac{5}{8} = 90$
the smaller number is $54$

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