Question

Two numbers are in ratio 3:5. If difference between two numbers is 12, the smaller number is

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:let the no. Be 3x and 5x.

Now according to question 5x-3x =12 now X will equal to 2 hence smaller no. is 3[2] =6

Answer 2

Answer:

the smaller number is 18

Step-by-step explanation:

let 3:5 be 3x and 5x

the difference

5x-3x =12

2x=12

x=6

3x=18. 5x=30

18<30