Question

One number is three- fourth of the other.sum of two numbers is equal to 14. find the numbers.

Answer 1

let first no.= X

then other would be 3/4th of X or 3x/4

According to question:

x+3x/4=14

hence; 4x+3x/4=14

7x/4=14

7x=14×4

x=14×4/7

x = 2 × 4 = 8

ANS: 8

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

So, x + y = 15

x = 3/4 of y

y = 3/4 + y =14