Question

The smaller of two numbers is two-third of the greater. If their sum is 120, find the numbers.​

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

72 and 48 Solution- Say the two numbers are x and y. x is smaller and y bigger x=2y/3 ..equation 1 and, x+y=120 ..equation 2 Putting equation 1 in equation 2 2y/3+y=120 (2+3)y/3=120 5y=120×3=360 y=360/5=72 So x =120-72 or 72/3×2= 48 So the two numbers are 72 and 48.