Question

2 numbers are in the ration 5:3.If they differ by 18,what are the numbers?

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be 5x and 3x

So, 5x-3x=18

2x =18

x = 18/2

x = 9

Hence the number will be:

5x = 5*9=45

3x = 3*9=27

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Answer 2

Answer:

let the numbers be 5x and 3x

According to question

5x-3x=18

2x = 18

x is 9

So the numbers are....

5x = 5 × 9

= 45

3x = 3×9

= 27

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