Question

Divide 72 into two parts such that one part is three times the other part

Answer 1

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Let one part be x and other part be y

According to the question

x+y=72 equation 1

x=3y

using value of x in 1 equation

3y +y =72

    4y=72

      y=18

x=3y

x=3*18

x=54

ONE PART IS 54 AND OTHER PART IS 18