Question

The sum of two number is 95 . If one exceeds the other by 15 , then the smaller of two is

Answer 1

Let the number be x.
So, the other number is (x + 15).
(x + 15) + x = 95
2x + 15 = 95
2x = 95 - 15
2x = 80
x = 40
 So, the numbers are 40 and 55.

Answer 2

Answer:

40 and 45

Step-By-Step Explanation:

Let one of the numbers be= x.

Then, the other number becomes x + 15

According to the question,

x + x + 15 = 95

⇒ 2x + 15 = 95

⇒ 2x = 95 – 15

⇒ 2x = 80

⇒ x = 80/2

⇒ x = 40

First number = x = 40

And, other number = x + 15 = 40 + 15 = 55