Question

n 13 Two numbers are in the ratio 5:3. If they differ by 18, what are the numbers?
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Answer 1

Answer:

let the numbers be 5x & 3x

then

5x-3x=18

2x=18

x=18/2

x=9

the numbers are

5x=5*9=45

3x=3*9=27

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

If a ratio number differ by a number, let one number be 'a' and another number 'b' and the other number be 'c', then ax-by=c.

Here, 5x-3x=18.

So, we have to simplify 2x=18.

x=18/2

x=9

Hence, 5x=5*9=45.

3x=3*9=27.

So 45 and 27 are the numbers.

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