Question

The numbers are in the ratio 4:3. If they differ by 18, find these numbers.

Answer 1

Let the required numbers be 4x and 3x.
According to the question, the two numbers differ by 18.
Thus, 4x – 3x = 18
$\Rightarrow$ x = 18
Required numbers
4x = (4 × 18) = 72
3x = (3 × 18) = 54
Therefore, the two numbers are 72 and 54