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Answer:

208

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the factor by which the ratio was reduced

8x - 5x = 48

3x = 48

x = 16

Substitute x = 16 then add

8x = 8(16) = 128

5x = 5(16) = 80

128 + 80 = 208

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