Question

In a calendar,a square of four numbers is marked. The sum of the numbers is 80 .what are the numbers?

Answer 1

let the smallest number=x

next number=x+1

as it is a square 3rd no.=x+7

4th no.=x+8

x+x+1+x+7+x+8=80

4x+16=80

4x=64

x=16

∴the nos. are 16, 17, 23, 24

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:x+x+1+x+7+x+8=80

4x+16=80

4x=80-16

4x=64

X=64÷4

X=16

Therefore =16 17

23 24