Question

the differance of two positive numbers is 72 and their quotent obtained on divided one by the other is 4. find the numbers.​

Answer 1

Appropriate Question :

• The difference of two positive numbers is 72. The quotient obtained on dividing the one by the other is 4. Find the numbers.

Answer :

• The numbers are 24 and 96.

Given :

• The difference of two positive numbers is 72
• The quotient obtained on divided one by the other is 4.

To find :

• The numbers

Solution :

• Let the first number be x
• Let the second number be x + 72

According to question :

➞ 72 + x / x = 4

➞ 72 + x = 4x

➞ x - 4x = 72

➞ 3x = 72

➞ x = 72/3

➞ x = 24

Finding the numbers :

First number :

➞ x

➞ 24

Second number :

➞ x + 72

➞ 24 + 72

➞ 96

Hence,The numbers are 24 and 96.

Verification :

➞ 72 + x / x = 4

➞ 72 + 24 / 24 = 4

➞ 96/24 = 4

➞ 4 = 4

Hence , Verified.