Question

two numbers are in ratio 5:3 if they differ by 18 what are the numbers?
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Answer 1

Answer:

let the numbers be 5x and 3x

according to question,

5x-3x=18

2x=18

x=9

therefore the numbers are

5x= 45

3x= 27

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

45 and 27

Step-by-step explanation:

Let, the numbers be 5x and 3x.

A/Q,

$5x - 3x = 18 \\ = > 2x = 18 \\ = > x = 18 \div 2 \\ = > x = 9$

Therefore, the numbers are-

$5x = 5 \times 9 = 45$

and

$3x = 3 \times 9 = 27$