Question

2. The difference of two numbers is 60. If the greater is four times the smaller, find the
numbers​

Answer 1

Answer:

atq

x-y=60(i)

x=4y

putting x in 1 equations. 4y-y=60

y=20 and x=4×20

=80

Answer 2

Answer:

The Numbers are 20 and 80.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :

Difference between the Numbers = 60

One Number is = 4 times the other

To find :

The numbers

Solution :

Let the numbers be -

• One as x
• Second as 4x

⇒ 4x - x = 60

⇒ 3x = 60

⇒ x = 60/3

⇒ x = 20

Smaller number = 20

$\rule{300}{1.5}$

★ Value of 4x

⇒ 4(20)

⇒ 80

Greater number = 80

$\therefore$ The Numbers are 20 and 80.