Question

Two number are in the ratio of 5:3if they differ by 18,what are the number?

Answer 1

let one number  - 5x

other number     - 3x

5x - 3x =18

2x = 18

x = 18/2

x = 9

one number = 5*9 = 45

other number = 3*9 = 27

Answer 2

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.