Question

one number is three times another .If the largest number is subtracted from 60, the result is two times the smaller number. Find the numbers​

Answer 1

Let the smaller = x

So, the larger number = 3x

According to the question,

60 - 3x = 2x

=> 60 = 3x + 2x

=> 5x = 60

=> x = 12

Thus, smaller number = x = 12

larger number = 3x = 3×12 = 36

Answer 2

Answer:

let the number be x

Step-by-step explanation:

12,36