Question

2 numbers are ratio 5 is to 2 if they differ by 18 what are the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

30 and 12

Step by Step Explanation:

Let the no. be 5x and 2x

As given, 5x - 2x = 18

3x = 18

x = 6

As, x= 6

5x = 5×6 = 30

2x = 2×6 = 12

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Answer 2

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The two numbers are 30 and 12 respectively.

Explanation :-

Given :

• Ratio of two numbers - 5 : 2
• Difference of the numbers - 18

To find :

The two numbers

Solution :

Let the first number be 5x

and the second be 2x

According to question,

$\longrightarrow 5x - 2x = 18$

$\longrightarrow 3x = 18$

$\longrightarrow x = \dfrac{18}{3}$

$\longrightarrow x = 6$

Therefore,

The first number => 5x = 5 × 6 = 30

The second number => 3x = 3 × 6 = 18

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