Two numbers are in the ratio 5:3. If differ by 10, what are the numbers?
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Step-by-step explanation:
Let x be common ratio
∴ numbers will be 5x and 3x respectively.
Difference between these numbers ⇒18
5x−3x=18
2x=18
Divide both sides by 2.
2
2x
=
2
18
x=9
∴ First number =5x=5×9=45
Second number =3x=3×9=27
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