Question

The difference between two whole numbers is 6 .The ratio of the two whole numbers is 3 : 5. Find the numbers .

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number 3x and 5x

5x-3x=6

2x=6

x=6/2

x=3

let keep 3 at the place of x

3x=3 multiply by 3=9

5x=5 multiply by 3=15

now let's check

15-9=6

hence, proved

Answer 2

Given :

• Two whole numbers are 3:5
• And the difference is 6

To find :

• The numbers

According to the question,

Let,the numbers be 3x & 5x

→ 5x - 3x = 6

→ 2x = 6

→ x = 6 ÷ 2

.°. x = 3

_________....

Value of 3x :

→ 3x

→ 3 × 3

→ 9

_________....

Value of 5x :

→ 5x

→ 5 × 3

→ 15

So,the numbers are 9 and 15...