Question

The numbers are in the ratio 4:3. If they differ by 18, find these numbers.
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Answer 1

Let the numbers be 4x and 3x

According to the question, the two numbers are differed by 18. Thus,

4x – 3x = 18

=> x = 18
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4x = 4 × 18 = 72

3x = 3 × 18 = 54

Therefore, the two numbers are 72 and 54
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