Question

Two numbers are in ratio 5:3. If they differ by 18, what are the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

let take 5x and 3x

5x-3x=18

2x=18

x=18/2

x=9

two numbers are 5×9=45 and 3×9=27

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Answer 2

Answer:

45 and 27

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be 5x and 3x.

According to the question,

5x – 3x = 18

⇒ 2x = 18

⇒ x = 18/2

⇒ x = 19

Thus,

The numbers are 5x = 5 × 9 = 45

And 3x = 3 × 9 = 27.