Question

one out of two numbers is thrice the other if their sum is 124 find the numbers

Answer 1

heya!

let one no. be x so the other is 3x

sum = 124

so ,

x + 3x = 124

4x = 124

x = 124/4

x = 31

so the nunbers are 31 and 3*31 = 93

hope it helps!

Answer 2

let the numbers are x and y

one number is thrice the other,

x = 3y ...... 1

the sum of their numbers is x + 3y = 124
from 1. y + 3y = 124
4y = 124
y = 124÷ 4
y = 31
therefore, 3y = 3× 31 = 93

x= y = 31