Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 3 if they differ by 18 find the smaller number

Answer 1

let the numbers are 5x and 3x

ATQ,5x-3x=18

2x=18

X=9

5x=9×5=45
3x=9×3=27

the smaller number is 27.

hope it helps

Answer 2

•°•Hey your answer is 27 is the smallest number...