Question

A number is 32 more than one-fifth of anotjer number .If their sum 62 ,then what are the number.
Solve it

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two numbers be x, y

x=32+1/5×y

5x=160+y

5x-160=y

As they said x+y=62

Substitute y value in this

x+5x-160=62

6x=62+160

6x=222

x=37

Therefore substitute x

value in the y

y=5x-160

y=5×37-160

y=185-160

y=25