A number is divided into two parts such that one part is 10 mare than the other. If the two parts are in the ratio \( 5: 3 \). Find the number. [Hint: Let one number bex, then the other number is \( x+10 \). According to the problem, \[ \frac{x+10}{x}=\frac{5}{3} \text { ar } 3(x+10)=5 x \]
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