Question

If two numbers ratio is 5:3. and are differ by 18 what are this numbers

Answer 1

Let the common factor be x. The numbers are 5x and 3x.

5x-3x=18

2x=18

x=9

The numbers are 9*5=45 and 9*3=27.

Answer 2

Hey

Here is your answer,

Let the unknown numbers be 5x and 3x.

Given that,

Difference between two numbers = 18
5x - 3x = 18
2x = 18
X = 18/2
X = 9

5x = 5 x 9
= 45
3x = 3 x 9
= 27

Therefore the numbers are 45 and 7.

Hope it helps you!