Question

one out of two numbers is thrice the other if their sum is 124 find the numbers
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let the numbers be x and 3x.

According to the given condition,

x+3x=124

4x=124

x=31

Thus, 3x=93

Hence the given numbers are 31 and 93.

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the numbers be x and 3x.

x+3x=124

4x=124

x=124/4

x=31

3x=93

The numbers are 31 and 93.