Question

1. Two numbers are in
the ratio 5:3. If they
differ by 18, what are
these numbers?​

Answer 1

Answer:

45 and 27

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be 5x and 3x.

Given their difference = 18

Thus,

5x - 3x = 18

-> 2x = 18

Bringing 2 to the RHS

-> x = 18/ 2

-> x = 9

Therefore,the numbers should be

5x = 5*9 = 45

3x = 3*9 = 27

Now to check,

45 - 27 = 18

which is same as the question.

Thus the numbers are 45 and 27.