Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 5:3.ifor they different by 18 ,what are the numbers

Answer 1

Let the numbers be 5a and 3a

According to question

5a - 3a = 18

=> 2a = 18

=> a = 18 /2

=> a = 9

First number = 5 × 9 = 45

Second number = 3 × 9 = 27

Answer 2

let the number be5k&3k
so 5k-3k=18
or 2k=18
so k=18/2=9
so 5k=5×9=45
3k=3×9=27
45&27are the numbers hope it helps