Question

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

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the small no be x

therefore, other no be 3x

(as they are in ratio 1:3)

case-1

3x-x = 40

2x = 40

x=20

case 2

x-3x =40

-2x=40

x= -20

therefore other no be 60 or -60