Question

two numbers are in the ratio 5:3. if they differ by 18, what are numbers/
a)45,27 b)50,32 c)40,22 d)none of these

Answer 1

HEY BUDDY!

HERE'S YOUR ANSWER:

let their ratio be x

so the two numbers are: 5x and 3x

now, according to question

5x - 3x =18

2x =18

x= 9.

therefore the two numbers are:

5x= 5 x 9= 45

and

3x= 3 x 9 = 27

answer.

opt.(a)45,27

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