one number is 5 times another. If 18 is subtracted from the greater , the remainder will be 3 times the smaller. Find the numbers .
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Let the smaller number be x
let the larger number be y
then according to question
y = 5x ............(1)
y - 18 = 3x
5x - 18 = 3x (from(1) )
5x - 3x = 18
2x = 18
x = 9
y = 5x
y = 9 × 5
y = 45
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