Question

17.Divide 60 into two parts such that one part is twice the other.
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Answer 1

Solution:

These question can be solved in many ways.

Approach 1:

Let 60 be divided into two parts such that first part = x. So, second part will be 60 - x.

So, according to the condition, one part is twice the other.

So,

→ x = 2(60 - x)

→ x = 120 - 2x

→ 3x = 120

→ x = 40

So,

→ x = 40

→ 60 - x = 60 - 40 = 20

So, 60 is divided into two parts - 40 and 20. ★

Approach 2:

Let the first part be x.

As the second part is twice the other,

Therefore,

→ Second part = 2x

According to the given condition,

→ x + 2x = 60

→ 3x = 60

→ x = 20

→ 2x = 40

So, 60 is divided into two parts - 20 and 40 ★

Answer:

• 60 is divided into two parts - 20 and 40.

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