Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:3 if they differ by 18 what are the numbers?

Answer 1

Answer:

45, 27 respectively

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 5x and 3x

it's given that 5x-3x = 18

or 2x = 18

or x = 9

So, numbers are 5*9 and 3*9

i.e. , 45 and 27

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Answer 2

Answer:

5x-3x=18

2x=18

x=8

therefore the two numbers are 5x = 5×9=45

3x=3×9 =27

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