two numbers are in ratio 5:3 . they differ by 18, what are the numbers?
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First number is 45 and second number is 27.
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the common multiple of the ratio be x.
According to the question the equation will be,
5x - 3x = 18
2x = 18
x = 18/2
x = 9
So the two numbers will be,
1st number = 5x = 5(9) = 45
2nd number = 3x = 3(9) = 27
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