Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:3 . If they differ by 18 , what are the numbers? 5:3


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Answer 1

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x/¥=5/3

x=5¥/3

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x-¥=18

5¥/3-¥=18

2¥=54

¥=27

åñÐ.....x=45

Answer 2

Hey mate!!

Following are the steps and the solution:

Let the ratio be 'x'

Hence, 5x-3x=18

2x=18

x=

$\frac{18}{2}$

=9

Therefore, first number= 5×9= 45

Second number= 3×9= 27

Hope it helps.

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