Question

One-fifth of a number is equal to of 3/8 another number. if 17 is added to the first number it becomes four times of the second number. the second number is - not attempted

Answer 1

Answer:

2nd number is 8

Step-by-step explanation:

GIVEN

1ST CONDITION

(X/5) = (3/8)*Y ----(I)

2ND CONDITION

(X+17)= 4*Y ------(II)

THEN

USING 2ND EQN

X = 4Y - 17

PUT THESE VALUE IN 1ST EQN

(4Y-17)/5 = 3Y/8

32Y - 136 = 15Y

Y = 136/17

Y = 8