Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:2. If they differ by 18 what are the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 5x and 2x

5x-2x=18

3x=18

x=18/3

x=6

Therefore

5x

=30

And

2x

=12

Answer 2

Given

• Ratio of 2 numbers = 5:
• Difference of the numbers = 18

To find

• The two Numbers

Solution

Let,

• the first number be 5x
• the second number be 2x

→ 5x-2x = 18

→ 3x = 18

→ x = 18/3

→ x = 6

The first number :

→ 5x

→ 5×6

→ 30

The second number :

→ 3x

→ 3×6

→ 18

★ Hence, the two numbers are 30 & 18