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Question 5
Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 3. If they differ by 18, what are the numbers?

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Let the two numbers be 5x and 3x.
According to question, 5x – 3x = 18
2x=182x2=182 [Dividing both sides by z]
x=9
Hence, first number =5×9=45 and second number = 3×9=27.

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