Mathematics
Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 3. If their difference is 18; the numbers are:
27 and -45
45 and -27
45 and 27
-45 and -27
Linear Eqns One Variable
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Answer
Two numbers are in the ratio 5 : 3
Let the 2 numbers be 5x and 3x.
Difference of two number be 18.
⇒ 5x - 3x = 18
⇒ 2x = 18
⇒ x =
⇒ x = 9
So, the 2 numbers are 5 x 9 = 45 and 3 x 9 = 27.
Hence, option 3 is the correct option.
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