Question

Difference between two numbers is 3. 5/6 of the smaller number is 1 more than 3/5 of the larger number. Find the sum of numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

ANSWER

Let the smaller number be x. Then larger number =(x+1365)

∴ x+1365=6x+15

⇒ 5x=1350

⇒ x=270

∴ Smaller number =270

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the smaller number be x. Then larger number =(x+1365)

∴ x+1365=6x+15

⇒ 5x=1350

⇒ x=270

∴ Smaller number =270