One number is 2 times as large as another. The sum of their reciprocals is 21 2/ 212. Find the two numbers.
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let the number be, x
and the other number is, 2x
their sum of reciprocals = 1/x+1/2x = 212/212
taking 1/x common frm LHS
1/x(1+1/2) = 1
3/2 = x
therefore, x = 1.5
other no. : 2x = 2*1.5 = 3
and the other number is, 2x
their sum of reciprocals = 1/x+1/2x = 212/212
taking 1/x common frm LHS
1/x(1+1/2) = 1
3/2 = x
therefore, x = 1.5
other no. : 2x = 2*1.5 = 3
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