Question

Sum of two numbers is in ratio 5:3. If they differ by 18, what are the numbers?

Answer 1

Dear student,

Let the numbers be 5x,3x
As per the question, 5x-3x =18 or 2x =18 or x = 9.

Therefore, 1st number = 5x = 45, 2nd number = 3x = 27

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