Two numbers are in the ratio 5:3.If they differ by 18,what are the numbers.
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Answer: x = 9
Step-by-step explanation: let the two numbers be 5x and 3x
difference of the two numbers = 18 now, 5x - 3x = 18 2x = 18 x = 18/2 x = 9 Numbers, 5x = 5 x 9 = 45 3x = 3 x 9 = 27