Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

$let \: the \: numbers \: be \: 5x \: and \: 3x \\ 5x - 3x = 18 \\ 2x = 18 \\ x = \frac{18}{2} \\ x = 9 \\ \\ the \: numbers \: are \: 5 \times 9 = 45 \\ 3 \times 9 = 27$

the numbers are 45 and 27

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Answer 2

Answer:

Answer is 9

Step-by-step explanation:

According to question ratio is 5:3

Let, the numbers be 5x and 3x

Then, 5x - 3x = 18

          2x = 18

           x = 18/2 = 9

            ∴x = 9

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