Question

Two number are in the ratio 5:3 and their difference is 76 . Find the two numbers.​

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

➞Let x be common ratio

∴ numbers will be 5x and 3x respectively.

➞Difference between these numbers ⇒18

⇒5x−3x=76

⇒2x=76

➞Divide both sides by 2.

$\frac{2x}{2} = \frac{76}{2}$

➯x = 38

∴➣ First number

⇒5x

⇒5×38

⇒190

➣Second number

⇒3x

⇒3×38

⇒114