Question

If two numbers are in the ratio 3:5 and their difference is 20, what are the numbers?​

Answer 1

Answer:

50 and 30

Step-by-step explanation:

5x-3x=20

2x=20

x=20/2

x=10

5*10=50

3*10=30

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer:first number is 30 and second is 50.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ratio is 3:5.

First number =3x

Second number =5x

Difference between them is 20

5x = 3x + 20

5x - 3x = 20

2x= 20

x =20/2

x = 10

First number = 3x = 3 × 10 = 30

Second number = 5x = 5 × 10 = 50