Question

two numbers are in 5:3 if they differ by 18 find the greater number

Answer 1

Answer:

let,

The two numbers be 5x and 3x

According to question,

5x-3x= 18

2x=18

x=18/2

x=9

so,the two numbers are,

:5×9=45

:3×9=27

:The greater number is 45