Question

Two numbers are in ratio 5:3 if they differ by 18 then find smaller number

Answer 1

Answer:

3 is 27

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

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