Question

The difference of two numbers is 72and quotient obtained by dividing one number by other is 3. find the numbers

Answer 1

Let the numbers be x and y and also let x > y.

Then, x - y = 72

And x/y = 3.

Or x = 3y.

3y-y = 72 or 2y = 72.

Therefore, y = 72/2 = 36.

Then, x = 3*36 = 108.

Thus, the numbers are 108 and 36 respectively.