Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:3. If they differ by 18, what are the numbers?
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Answer 1

Answer:

45 and 27 are the numbers

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 5x and 3x

5x-3x=18

2x=18

x=18/2

x=9

5x=9×5=45

3x=9×3=27

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Answer 2

Let the numbers be 5x and 3x respectively.

5x-3x= 18

2x= 18

x= $\frac{18}{2}$

x= 9

1st number= 5x= 5*9 = 45

2nd number = 3x= 3*9 = 27

Verification= 45-27 = 18. So the values are correct.  {Optional}

Hence the numbers are 45 and 27.