Question

9. The sum of two numbers is 60, 3
times the smaller number is 12
more than the other. Find the
numbers.
[M.E.]​

Answer 1

Answer:

18 and 42

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the numbers be x,y.

x+y=60 ---(i)

3x=y+12 ---(ii)

3x-y=12 ---(iii)

Adding (i) and (iii) we get

x+y+3x-y=60+12

4x=72

x=18

y=60-18=42

The numbers are 18 and 42.

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