Question

2 numbers r in ratio 5:3. if they differ by 18 what r the numbers?​

Answer 1

Let the two numbers be 5x, 3x.

5x-3x = 18

2x = 18

Divide LHS and RHS by 2.

2x/2 = 18/2

x = 9

5x= 5x9 = 45

3x= 3x9 = 27

27, 45 : Final Answer

Answer 2

Answer:

5:3

let the numbers b 5x and 3x

5x-3x=18

2x=18

x=9

5×9=45

3×9=27

the numbers are 45 and 27