Question

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

Answer 1

let second number be x.



first number = 3x.


Sum of two numbers = 124


x + 3x = 124


4x = 124

x = 31.



Hence,

Numbers are 31 and 93.

Answer 2

Let the one number be X
then, other number = 3X

their sum = 124

A/q

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

Hence,
One number = X = 31
Other number = 3X = 3×31 = 93