Question

two numbers are in the ratio5:3 if they differ by 18 what are the numbers​

Answer 1

hey the answer is ...

let the number be x

5x - 3x = 18

2 x = 18

x =18/2

x = 9

the numbers are 45 and 27

hope it helps uu frnd.

Answer 2

Ratio of two numbers = 5:3

Let the two numbers be 5x, 3x

Difference between two numbers = 18

5x - 3x = 18

2x = 18

x = 18/2

x = 9

One number = 5x = 5(9) = 45

Another number = 3x = 3(9) = 27

Verification:

45 - 27 = 18

18 = 18

LHS = RHS

So 45 and 27 are the required numbers.