Question

The difference between 2 positive numbers is 40 and the ratio of the integers is 1:3

Answer 1

let the integers be x and 3x.

According to the question,

3x-x=40

2x=40

x=20

3x= 3X20=60

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the integers be x and 3x.

According to the question,

3x-x=40

2x=40

x=20

3x= 3X20=60