Question

I need the value for this expression with the process;
6% of a sum is 24

Answer 1

Answer:

400

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number to be found out be α

So,

6/100×α=24

⇒α=24×100/6

⇒a=400

∴Value of a=400

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Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

The sum of two numbers is 24 so we have: X + Y = 24

The 2nd number is 6 less than the first so:  Y = X-6

 

 

Replace Y with X-6 in the first equation giving:

X + X - 6 = 24

2X - 6 = 24

Add 6 to both sides

2X = 30

divide out the 2

X = 15

 

Now find Y which is X - 6 ...  Y = 15 - 6 = 9

 

The two numbers are 15, 9