Question

The difference between two positive numbers is 40 and the ratio of these integers is 1 : 3. Find the integers.

Answer 1

Answer:

3x - 1x = 40

2x = 40

x = 40/2 =20

So the numbers are 20 and 60

Step-by-step explanation:

x = 20

3x = 3 x 20 = 60