Question

The sum of two numbers is 18 and one number is 5times the other number find the two numbers​

Answer 1

AnswEr:

Numbers are 3 and 15.

ExplanaTion:

Let one number be x.

According to the question,

Other number is 5 times the other number.

$\therefore$ Other number = 5x

Also, it is given that, their sum is 18.

: $\implies$ x + 5x = 18

: $\implies$ 6x = 18

: $\implies$ x = $\cancel{\dfrac{18}{6}}$

: $\implies$ x = 3

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★ One number = 3

★ Other number = 3 × 5

: $\implies$ 15

$\therefore$ Numbers are 3 and 15.

Answer 2

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Given ,

• The sum of two number is 18
• One number is 5 times the other number

Let , the other number be x

Then , first number is 5x

According to the question ,

5x + x = 18

6x = 18

x = 18/6

x = 3

Hence , the two numbers are 15 and 3

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