Question

Two number are in the ratio of 5:3. If they differ by 18. What are the number

Answer 1

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Here is your answer

Let the numbers be 5x and 3x

ACCORDING TO QUESTION :

5x-3x=18

2x=18

x=18/2

x=9

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THE NUMBERS ARE :

5x=5×9=45

3x=3×9=27

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SO THE TWO NUMBERS ARE 45 AND 27

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Answer 2

let their ratio be x
so the two numbers are: 5x and 3x

now, according to question

5x - 3x =18
2x =18
x= 9.

therefore the two numbers are:
5x= 5 x 9= 45
and
3x= 3 x 9 = 27
answer.

just in case you want to verify

45-27=18