Question

If two positive numbers differ by 72 and the quotient obtained on dividing one by the other is 5,find the numbers

Answer 1

Explanation:

let the two numbers be x and y such that x>y. x-y=72 and x/y=5=>x=5y. 5y-y=4y=72 =>

y=18. x=5y=5(18)=90. Numbers are 18 and 90. Hope it helps you.