Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the two nos be 5x:3x.

Now,

5x-3x=18

On solving it ,we get

2x=18

∴ x=9

So the nos are 5x=5×9=45 and 3x=3×9=27

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Let the numbers be 5x and 3x.

Given 5x - 3x gives 18

5x-3x= 18

2x=18

x=18÷2 =9

Therefore the numbers are 5×9 =45

3×9=27.

The numbers are 45 and 27.