Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:3. if the differ by 18 What are the numbers? ​

Answer 1

Given:

• Two numbers are in the ratio 5:3. if the differ by 18

To Find:

• The numbers?

Solution:

• Let 1st number be 5x
• 2nd number be 3x

A/q

⟶ 5x - 3x = 18

⟶ 2x = 18

⟶ x = 18/2

⟶ x = 9

Hence,

• 5x = 45
• 3x = 27

∴ The required numbers are 45 and 27.