Question

One number us 5 times another. If 18 subtractedfrom the greater remainder will be 3 times smaller. Find the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

9&45

Step-by-step explanation:

let a and b be two unknown variables,

given that a=5b,

also given that if 18 subtracted from the greater number,the other number is 3 times smaller.

i.e,

{(a-18)/3}=b;

(5b-18)=3b;

2b=18;

b=9;a=5b=45.