Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

let , the numbers be 5x , 3x

5x-3x = 18

2x= 18

X= 18/2

X= 9

the numbers are = 5x= 5×9= 45

3x = 3×9= 27

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let the first number be 5x and other number be 3x .

Their difference: 18

5x - 3x = 18

2x = 18

By dividing both sides by 2 , we obtain

x = 18/2

x = 9

Hence , the first number = 5x = 5×9 = 45

other number = 3x = 3×9 = 27

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