Question

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

Answer 1

let the numbers be 5x and 3x

:.5x-3x=18
:.2x=18
:.x=18÷2
:.x=9


the numbers are 45 and 27


to cross check 45-27 is 18

Answer 2

Answer:

45 and 27

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be 5x and 3x.

According to the question,

5x – 3x = 18

⇒ 2x = 18

⇒ x = 18/2

⇒ x = 19

Thus,

The numbers are 5x = 5 × 9 = 45

And 3x = 3 × 9 = 27.