Question

two number are in ratio 5:3.If the differ by 18,what are the numbers

Answer 1

Let x be the number there for two number are in the ratio of 5x and 5x. Two numbers differs by 18. 5x-3x=18 2x=18 x=18/2 x=9 therefore 5x=5x9=45 3x=3x9=27 45-27=18 Hence two number are 45 and 27.

Answer 2

let the nos be 5x and 3x..
5x-3x=18
2x=18
x=18/2=9..

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