Question

The difference between 2 positve integers is 40 and the ratio of these integers is 1:3.find the numbers

Answer 1

Answer:

let two positive integers be X and 3x

according to question

X+3x=40

4x=40

X=40÷4=10

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the two nos be x and y

x - y= 40

That is, x = 40+y (1)

y÷x=1/3

Substituting (1) in the above eq.

y= 20

x =60

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