Question

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

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Let the two numbers be : 5x and 3x

Now, according to question

5x - 3x =18
2x =18
x= 9.

Therefore the two numbers are:
5x= 5 x 9= 45

3x= 3 x 9 = 27