Question

one of the number is three times another. If the larger number is subtracted from 60,the result is 5 less than the smaller number when subtracted from 55.find the numbers
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Answer 1

Answer:

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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Answer 2

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