Question

If x and (150-x)are two numbers such that their sum is 150 and the greaterof two numbers is9 times the smaller, find the numbers .

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the smaller number be x

let the greater number be 9x

According to the question

x+ 9x =150

10x = 150

x = 150

10

x = 15

Check

15+ (9×15)=150

15+135. =150

150. =150

LHS. = RHS