Solutions
Integral CalculatorDerivative CalculatorAlgebra CalculatorMatrix CalculatorMore...
Graphing
Line Graph CalculatorExponential Graph CalculatorQuadratic Graph CalculatorSin graph CalculatorMore...
Calculators
BMI CalculatorCompound Interest CalculatorPercentage CalculatorAcceleration CalculatorMore...
Geometry
Pythagorean Theorem CalculatorCircle Area CalculatorIsosceles Triangle CalculatorTriangles CalculatorMore...
Tools
NotebookGroupsCheat SheetsWorksheetsPracticeVerify
en
English
Español
Português
Français
Deutsch
Italiano
Русский
中文(简体)
한국어
日本語
Tiếng Việt
עברית
العربية
Popular Word Problems >

two numbers are in ratio 5:3. if they differ by 18 what are the numbers

  • Pre Algebra
  • Algebra
  • Pre Calculus
  • Calculus
  • Functions
  • Linear Algebra
  • Trigonometry
  • Statistics
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Finance
  • Economics
  • Conversions

Solution

twonumbersareinratio5:3.iftheydifferby18whatarethenumbers

Solution

Thenumbers:45,27
Solution steps
Represent the numbers in ratio 5:3 with x
5x
3x
A.T.Q.:5x−3x=18
Solve for x,5x−3x=18:x=9
5x=5⋅9=45
3x=3⋅9=27
Thenumbers:45,27

Popular Examples

Angel is 2 years older than Gavin. In 6 years, Gavin's age will be twice Angel's now. How old are they 6 years from now?16 years from now Maria will be twice as old as Mike. The current sum of the ages of Maria and Mike is 49. How old is Mike right now?Six years go, Wendy was twice the age of Thao. At present, Wendy is 30 years older than Thao. Find the present age of each woman.A vase is 98 years old. A glass is 20 years old. How long until the vase is 4 times the glass' age?Kevin is 3 years older than Daniel. Two years ago Kevin was 4 times as old as Daniel. Let k be Kevin's age and let d be Daniel's age
Study ToolsAI Math SolverPopular ProblemsWorksheetsStudy GuidesPracticeCheat SheetsCalculatorsGraphing CalculatorGeometry CalculatorVerify Solution
AppsSymbolab App (Android)Graphing Calculator (Android)Practice (Android)Symbolab App (iOS)Graphing Calculator (iOS)Practice (iOS)Chrome ExtensionSymbolab Math Solver API
CompanyAbout SymbolabBlogHelp
LegalPrivacyTermsCookie PolicyCookie SettingsDo Not Sell or Share My Personal InfoCopyright, Community Guidelines, DSA & other Legal ResourcesLearneo Legal Center
Social Media
Symbolab, a Learneo, Inc. business
© Learneo, Inc. 2024