the difference of two numbers is 72 and the quotient obtained by dividing one by the other is 3 find the number
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Answer: x = 108 ; y = 36
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the numbers be x and y
x - y = 72
x/y = 3 => x = 3y ...1
Given,
x - y = 72
=> 3y - y = 72 (from 1)
=> 2y = 72
=> y = 72/2 = 36
Given,
x - y = 72
=> x - 36 = 72
=> x = 72 + 36
=> x = 108
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