Question

5) A greater number exceeds smaller
number by 3. Fourth multiple of a
smaller number and third multiple of
a greater number is x. The greater
number is ..........
A. 12 B.9 C. 6 D. 3​

Answer 1

Answer:

the greater no. is 12

Step-by-step explanation:

let the greater no. be x and smaller no. be y.

according to the given condition

x-y=3.......1

also

4y=3x

4y-3x=0..........2

1x3 = 3x-3y=9....3

1+3 = y=9

x=12

Answer 2

Answer:

12

Step-by-step explanation:

exceeds means is larger in quantity