Question

The difference between two whole numbers is 42. The ratio of the number is 3:5. What is the smallest number​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the numbers be 3x and 5x

then, 5x - 3x = 42

2x = 42

x = 21

Smallest number = 3x = 3× 21 = 63

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Difference of two numbers = 42

Ratio = 3:5

5x-3x=42

2x=42

x=42/2=21

5x=5*21=105

3x=3*21=63

63 is smallest number.

CHECK-: 105-63=42

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