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

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Solution

Let x be common ratio
numbers will be 5x and 3x respectively.

Difference between these numbers 18
5x3x=18
2x=18

Divide both sides by 2.
2x2=182
x=9

First number =5x=5×9=45
Second number =3x=3×9=27

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