Question

two numbers are in the ratio of 5:3 if they differ by 18 what is the number​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be 5x and 3x

5x -3x =18

2x=18

x=18/2

x = 9

I hope this will help you.

Answer 2

Answer:

you are in class 8

$let \: one \: number \: is \: 5x \\ other \: no \: is \: 3x \\ 5x - 3x = 18 \\ 2x = 18 \\ x = \frac{18}{2} \\ x = 9 \\ one \: number \: is \: 5x = 5 \times 9 = 45 \\ other \: no \: is \: 3x = 3 \times 9 = 27$