Question

The difference of two positive numbers is 17 . The quotient an dividing one by the other is 4 . Find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

20 - 3 , 2 ÷ 8

Step-by-step explanation:

20 - 3 = 17

2 ÷ 8 = 4

The quotient is 4.

Answer 2

Given:

• The difference of two positive numbers is 17 .
• The quotient an dividing one by the other is 4.

To Find:

• Find the number = ?

Solution:

Let,

• one positive number be x.
• Other number = x - 17.

Quotient when x is divided by (x-36)=4

According to the question:

$\\ \sf\dashrightarrow \: \frac{x}{x-17}=4$

$\sf \dashrightarrow \: x = 4 (x - 17)$

$\sf\dashrightarrow x=4 \: x \: - \: 68$

$\sf\dashrightarrow \: 4x \: - \: x=68$

$\sf\dashrightarrow \: 3 \: x =68$

$\sf\dashrightarrow \: x = \frac{68 }{3}$

$\sf\dashrightarrow \: x = 22.6$

hence,

• 1st number = 22.6
• 2nd no: 22.6 - 17 = 5.6

The required integers are 22.6 and 5.6.