Question

The sum of two decimal numbers is 167.25. If one number is greater than the other by 18.50, then the greater number is

Answer 1

let one no. be x
then
the other be x+18.50
according to the question
x+x+18.50=167.25
2x=148.75
x=74.37
greatest number is 74.37+18.50
=92.87

Answer 2

Answer:

The greatest number is = 92.87

Step-by-step explanation:

Let one no. be x

then  the other be x + 18.50

Now, Sum of two decimal numbers is 167.25

⇒ x + x + 18.50 = 167.25

⇒ 2x = 148.75

⇒ x = 74.37

Therefore, The greatest number is = 74.37 + 18.50

                                                             = 92.87