Question

One number is three times another. If the large number is subtracted from 60, the result is 5 less than the smaller number when subtracted from 55. Find the numbers​

Answer 1

Answer ∴ First number = 5

second number = 15

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the first number be 'a'

Second number = 3a.

According to question

60−3a=(55−a)−5

60−3a=50−a.

2a=10.

a=5

∴ First number = 5

second number = 15

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