The two numbers are in the ratio 5:3. and they are differ by 18 find the num

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Kirsten Zhang

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18 July, 16:22

The two numbers are in the ratio 5:3. and they are differ by 18 find the num

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Amaris Hodge · Answer 1

let the 2 numbers be: x and y

x:y

5:3

5*9:3*9

45:27

x = 45

y=27

Step-by-step explanation:

to check the answer:

x-y = 18

45-27 = 18

Brewster · Answer 2

Answer

27 and 45

Step by step explanation

Let the numbers be 5x and 3x

5x - 3x = 18

2x = 18

x = 18/2

x = 9

Therefore the numbers are 5x = 5*9 = 45 and 3x = 3*9 = 27