Question

A number is double the other number. If the smaller number is subtracted from the
larger number, the remainder will be 15, find the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

The numbers are 15 and 30

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the number be x.

As per question, we have

3x−5=16

⇒3x=16+5

⇒3x=21

⇒x=7

Therefore, the number is 7.