Question

the sum of two number is 30 if one number is four times the other then find the smaller number​ please answer​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let no. be x

Let other no. be 4x

Their Sum=30

x+4x=30

5x=30

x=30/5

x=6

The no.s are 6 and 24

6 is the smaller no.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the 2 numbers be x and y.

Given,

one no. is four times the other

i.e 4x=y

Sum of the 2 no.s = 30

x+y=30

x+4x=30 ( as y=4x)

5x=30

x= 30/5

therefore x= 6.

If x = 6,

y=4x =4(6) = 24

Here , the smallest no.is 6 i.e x value.