Question

The sum of two numbers is 120. If one of the numbers is four times the other, find the smaller number.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Sum of two numbers = 120

Let the smaller number be x.

The other numbers which is four times the smaller number = 4x

Therefore, the smaller number => x+4x = 120

=> 5x = 120

=> x = 120÷5

=> x = 24

Answer:- The smaller number is 24