Question

two number are in ratio 5 : 3 if they differ by 18 what are the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

27,45

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 5x and 3x respectively

difference=18

so ,

5x-3x=18

2x=18

x=18/2=9

3x = 3*9=27

5x=5*9=45

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the ratio be x

so the two numbers are 5x and 3x

5x-3x = 18

2x = 18

x=18/2

x=9

therefore the two numbers are.

5x = 5 × 9= 45

3x= 3 × 9 = 27