Question

if a number is thrice the other and their sum is 24, find the number

Answer 1

Heya !!!



Let other number be X.



A = 3X



According to question,



X + 3X = 24


4X = 24


X = 24/4 = 6



Other Number = X = 6

And,


A = 3X = 6 × 3 = 18


Hence,


Numbers are 6 and 18.



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Answer 2

hey mate ! here is your solution
let the numbers be x and y
1st : x=3y
2nd: x+ y=24
find :x
put 1st equation in 2nd
3y+y=24
4y=24
y=6

x=3y
x=3×6
x=18

the number is 18