Question

1) The sum of two positive numbers is 30. The greater number is of 2/3
the smaller. Find the larger number.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

smaller no. x

greater no. 2/3x

2/3x + x =30

2x+3x/3=30

5x /3= 30

5×=30×3

5x =90

x= 90/5

x=18

smaller no. 18

greater no. 2/3×18

12

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Answer 2

Answer:18

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the larger no. be x.

Then the other no. is 2x/3

x+2x/3=30

3x+2x/3=30

5x=90

x=18

Smaller no.=2x/3=2*18/3=12

Therefore the two no. are 12 and 18

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