Question

The number 16 is divided into two parts, one of them being 3 times the other. Find the two parts

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Hello mate here is your answer!

$<b>Let the numbers be x and 3x(because one number is thrice the other)$

=>3x+x=16
=>4x=16
=>x=16÷4
=>x=4
Therefore, the numbers are 4 and (4×3=) 12

VERIFICATION:
12+4=16

$\bf\underline{ANSWER\: VERIFIED.}$

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