Question

Sum of two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 3. If they differ by 18, find the numbers ​

Answer 1

a:b = 5:3 => a = 5x ; b = 3x

a - b = 5x - 3x = 18

2x = 18 => x = 9

so the numbers are

a = 5x = 5(9) = 45

b = 3x = 3(9) = 27

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Answer 2

let the numbers be 5x and 3x

given

5x - 3x = 18

2x =18

x= 9

so,

1st no.--5*9=45

2nd no.--3*9=18