Question

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

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Answer 1

QUESTION:

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

ANSWER:

Let the two numbers be '5x' and '3x'

According to the question,

TWO NUMBERS DIFFER BY 18

5x - 3x = 18

2x = 18

x= 9

THE NUMBERS ARE:

5x = 5(9) = 45

3x = 3(9)= 27

Therefore,

The two numbers are 45 and 27

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

ratio = 5:3. (given)

differ of numbers= 18. (given)

let 1st number = 5x

and 2nd number = 3x

according to the question,

5x - 3x = 18

2x = 18

x= 18/2 = 9

then,

1st number = 5x = 5 x 9 = 45

2nd number = 3x = 3 x 9 = 27