Math, asked by suchismita54, 9 months ago

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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Answered by akanksharayate21
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Answer:

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

Hope it helps

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