Question

solve the following problems using two variables

sum of the two number is 97. If the larger number is divided by the smaller, the quotient is 7 and the reminder is 1. find find the numbers.​

Answer 1

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ANSWER

Let the two nos be x and y, where x is the larger no.

x+y=97 ...(1)

As per the given condition,

x=7y+1 ...(2)

Substitute eq(2) in eq(1) we get

7y+1+y=97

8y=96

y=12

∴x=7(12)+1=85

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