Question

sum of two number is 48.one is one third of the other, find them​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Explanation:

Let one number be

n

. Then the other number will be

3

n

.

As per question

n

+

3

n

=

48

⇒

4

n

=

48

n

=

48

4

=

12

Therefore, one number is

12

and the other number is

3

⋅

12

=

36

Answer 2

Let the no. be 'n'

The other no. will be 3n

n + 3n = 48

=> 4n = 48

$n \: = \: \frac{48}{4}$

$n \: = \: 12$

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