Question

Sum of 2 numbers is 20. One-third of the greater number is equal to the half of the smaller number. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Solution is in the attachment..

Answer 2

From the question

x+y=20. Eq1 &

(1÷3)y=(1÷2)x

(2÷3)y=x

(2÷3)y+y=20

(5÷3)y=20

y=12&

From eq1

x=8