Question

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

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Answer 1

let the ratio be 5x 3x

3x+18=5x (given )

18=5x-3x

18 =2x

18/2=x

9=x

5x =5×9=45

3x=3×9=27

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Answer 2

Answer:

Numbers are 45 and 27

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be 5x and 3x

5x - 3x = 18

2x = 18

x = 18/2

x = 9

5x = 5 × 9 = 45

3x = 3 × 9 = 27