Question

Divide 184 into 2 parts such that one third of one part may exeed one seventh of another part by 8

Answer 1

Answer:

72 & 112

Step-by-step explanation:

Let one part be x ; other part is 184-x

1/3 of x is greater than 1/7 (184-x) by 8

So,

x/3 = (184-x)/7 + 8

x/3 = (184-x+56)/7

7x = 3(240-x)

7x+3x = 720

x = 72

The other part is 184 - 72 = 112