Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

5x - 3x = 18

2x = 18

x =9

numbers are 5*9= 45 and 3*9=27

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

45 and 27

Step-by-step explanation:

let the numbers be 5x and 3x

difference = 18

5x - 3x = 18

2x = 18

x = 9

therefore numbers are 5*9 = 45 and 3*9 = 27