Question

One number is one third of another number. The sum of both numbers is 16. Find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer :-

• The numbers are 12 and 4 respectively.

Given :-

• One number is one third of another number. The sum of both numbers is 16.

To Find :-

• Those numbers.

Solution :-

Let

• First number be x
• Second number will be x/3 [ second number is one third of first number ]

→ Sum of both numbers is 16

According to question :-

⇒ x + x/3 = 16

⇒ (3x + x)/3 = 16

⇒ 3x + x = 16 × 3

⇒ 3x + x = 48

⇒ 4x = 48

⇒ x = 48/4

⇒ x = 12

Now

• First number = x = 12
• Second number = x/3 = 12/3 = 4

Hence, the numbers are 12 and 4 respectively.