Question

the number are in the ratio 5:3 if they differ by 18, what are the numbers
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Answer 1

Given :

• Ratios of number = 5:3
• The difference = 18

To find :

• the numbers

Solution :

⇒ Let's create the equation. Let the number be x.

• Here, subtraction is used because the difference is given.

→ 5x - 3x = 18

Since, both the variables are the same, we can subtract them.

→ 5x - 3x = 18  

→ 2x = 18

Now, division takes place.

→ 2x = 18

→ x = 18/2

→ x = 9

⇒ Now, let's find the numbers.

5x = 5 × (x)

= 5 × 9

= 45

3x = 3 × (x)

= 3 × 9

= 27

• Therefore, the numbers are 45 and 27.