Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

numbers are 45 and 27

Step-by-step explanation:

5x-3x=18

x=9

5x=45

3x= 27

Answer 2

Answer:

45 and 27

Step-by-step explanation:

5/8 - 3/8 = 18

(5-3)/8 = 18

2/8 = 18

hence

2x = 18

therefore

x = 9

5x9 and 3x9

45 and 27