Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer:

9

Step-by-step explanation:

frst number is 5x

second number is 3x

difference between 2 numbers is 18

5x-3x=18

2x=18

x=18÷2

x=9

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