Question

the difference between two whole number is 48. the ratio of two number is 5:3 what are the 2 numbers

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

Let the number be

$5x\:and\:3x$

Their Difference = 48

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According to the condition :

➻5x-3x=48

➻2x=48

➻x=48/21

➻x=24

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∴The numbers are

➻ 5x=5×24 =120

➻ 3x=3×24=72

∴ The required numbers are 120 and 72

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