Question

17. Two numbers differ by 40. When each
number is increased by 8, the bigger
becomes thrice the lesser number. If one
number is x, then the other number is
(40 - x).
(a)5
(b) 6
(d) 8
(c) 7​

Answer 1

HeRe IS UR AnS:

Let the bigger number = x

Smaller number = 40 - x

If Each number increased by 8

The New number are

Bigger number = x+8

Smaller number = 40- x + 8

= 48 - x

According to the given problem;

x + 8 = 3 ( 48 - x)

x + 8 = 144 - 3x

x + 3x = 144 - 8

4x = 136

x = 136 / 4

x= 34

The bigger number = x = 34

The Smaller number= 40- x

= 40- 34

= 6

Therefore b) 6 is uR Answer...

STudY WeLL....

Answer 2

Answer:

(b) 6

Step-by-step explanation:

6 is the answer of the question.