Question

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

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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let us consider the ration of two numbers be x

The two numbers are 5x and 3x

Since two numbers differ by 18, we can write the equation

5x – 3x = 18

2x = 18

x= 9

Therefore the two numbers are

5x = 5 x 9 = 45

and

3x = 3 x 9 = 27

∴ The two numbers are 45 and

Answer 2

Answer:

Let, the two numbers be 5x and 3x

Now, 5x-3x=18

2x=18

x=9

two numbers are 5x=45 and 3x=27