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 5xand3x.
According to question, 5x – 3x = 18
=> 2x = 18

=> 2x/2 = 18/2 [Dividing both sides by 2]
=> x = 9
Hence, first number = 5 x 9 = 45 and second number = 3 x 9 = 27.

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