Question

The difference between two positive integers is 36. The quotient when one integer is
divided by other is 4. Find the integers.
(Hint: If one number is 'x', then the other number is 'x-36')
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let number be n , n>0

Difference between possitive integers =36

Another number be n−36

Quotient when one is divided by another =4

n−36

n

=4

n=4n−144

3n=144

n=48

∴48,12 are the two positive integers