Question

the sum of the two numbers,one of which is 5 times as large as the other,is 24.find the two numbers.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the 2 no. be x and 5x

sum = x+5x = 24

6x= 24

x= 24/6

x=4

5x=29

therefore the no. are 20 and 4

Answer 2

Answer:

x+5x= 24

6x=24

x=24/6

x=4

then, first number is 4

second number is 5(4) =20