Question

divide a sum of rs 10 between two persons A and B such as A gets rs 1 more than B. how to solve it.

Answer 1

let first is x

and 2nd is x-1

and according to the question

x+x-1= 10

2x= 11

x = 5.5

and 2nd one is 5.5-1= 4.5

thanks.

Answer 2

Let A’s share be x

Then B’s share will be x-1

Total rs is 10

There sum should be 10

Therefore (x) + (x-1) = 10

2x = 11

X = 5.5

A’s share is 5.5

B’s share is 4.5