Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

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 27.

Answer 2

Let the numbers be 5x , 3x

2x - 3x = 18

2x = 18

x = 9

The numbers are 5×9 = 45 , 3×9 = 27.