Question

two number are in the ratip of 5:3 . if they differ by 18 . what are the numbers ​

Answer 1

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this is your answer-----

let the first number be= 5x

let the second number be 3x

ATQ

5x-3x=18

2x=18

x=18/2

x=9

first number= 5x = 5(9) = 45

second number= 3x = 3(9) = 27

verfication:

45 - 27= 18

18 = 18

LHS=RHS

Answer 2

Answer: 45 and 24

Step-by-step explanation: Let the ration between the number be x i.e 5x and 3x

It is given that they differ by 18

So, 5x-3x=18

2x =18

x=18/2

x=9

Therefore, the numbers are

45 and 24