Question

The sum of two numbers is 119 and one of them is 6 times the other. Find the greatest number.

Answer 1

Answer:

Greatest number = 102

Step-by-step explanation:

let let the the other number be x

So , one number is 6x

Sum = 119

According to question :-

6x + x = 119

= 7x = 119

=x = 119/7

= x = 17

So , one number = 17

other number = 17 X 6 = 102

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let the no. bex

second no.=6x

thus,

x+6x=119

7x=119

x=119/7

x=17 (first no.)

second no.=6x=6×17=102