Question

one out of two numbers is thrice the other .if their sum is 124 ,find the number ​

Answer 1

Answer:

31

Step-by-step explanation:

x=3y

3y + y =124

y =31

hence proved

Answer 2

Answer :-

The number is 31.

Step-by-step explanation :-

Let the required number be $z.$ and second number is $3z.$

ATQ,

$\pink{\mathtt{ \implies z + 3z = 124}}$

$\green{\mathtt{ \implies 4z = 124}}$

$\red{\mathtt{ \implies z = \frac{124}{4} }}$

$\blue{\mathtt{ \implies z = 31 }}$

CHECK :-

ㅤㅤ31 + 31 × 3

ㅤ= 31 + 93

ㅤ= 124

Hence proved✔