Question

Sum of two number is 95 . If one exceeds the other by 15, find the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the numbers be x and y.

x+y=95 ...(1)

Let x be the larger number,

x=y+15 ...(2)

Substituting the value of x in 1.

y+15+y=95

⇒2y=95-15

⇒2y=80

⇒y=40.

x=y+15

=55.

∴x=55 and y=40.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

• Let the first number be x.

One exceeds the other by 15 find the number. :]

• So, Second number will be (x + 15)

• The sum of two numbers = 95 .....[Given]

According to question now,

➳ x + (x + 15) = 95

➳ x + x + 15 = 95

➳ 2x + 15 = 95

➳ 2x = 95 - 15

➳ 2x = 80

➳ x = 80/2

➳ x = 40

Therefore,

First number = x = 40

Second number = x + 15 = 40 + 15 = 55