of two no. ,1/5th of the greater is equal to the smaller and their sum is 16 . the no. are
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Let the greater number =x
Smaller number =x/5
Given
Sum of two numbers=16
x+x/5=16
(5x+x)/5=16
6x/5=16
x=(16×5)/6
x=40/3
Therefore
Greater number =x=40/3
Smaller number =x/5=40/(3×5)=8/3
Smaller number =x/5
Given
Sum of two numbers=16
x+x/5=16
(5x+x)/5=16
6x/5=16
x=(16×5)/6
x=40/3
Therefore
Greater number =x=40/3
Smaller number =x/5=40/(3×5)=8/3
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