Question

the smaller of two numbers is two thirds of the greater. If their sum is 120, find the numbers​

Answer 1

greater number = x

smaller number = 2/3 × x

x + 2x/3 = 120

5x/3 = 120

5x = 120 × 3

5x = 360

x = 360 /5

x = 72

greater number = 72

smaller number = 48