Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:3. if they differ 15 what are the two numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

The two number is 1.35 2. 21

Answer 2

SoluTion :-

$\sf {Let\ their\ ratio\ be\ x}\\\\\\\sf {So\ the\ two\ numbers\ are: 5x\ and\ 3x}$

According to question

$\sf {5x - 3x = 15}\\\\\\\sf {2x =15}\sf {x= 7.5}$

Therefore the two numbers are:

$\sf {5x= 5 \times 7.5 = 37.5}$

$\sf {3x= 3 \times 7.5 = 22.5}$