Question

one out of two number is thrice the other if their sum is124 find the number

Answer 1

Let one no. be X
therefore other no is 3X

By given condition

3X + X = 124
4X = 124
x = 124/4
x = 31

:. the first no. is 31 = x

since , other no . = 3x

= 3× 31
= 93