Question

One out of two numbers is thrice the other. If their sum is 124 find the other number.

Answer 1

let tge one no. be x

x+3x=124
4x=124
x=31

1st=31
2nd=31×3=93

Answer 2

Let the first number be a
Second number = 3a

According to question
a+3a = 124
=> 4a = 124
=> a = 31

First number = 31
Second number = 93