Question

the sum of two numbers is 208. One-third of the greater number equals the smaller number. what are the numbers?

Answer 1

Answer:

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Answer 2

Answer: The numbers are 156 and 52

Step-by-step explanation:

Let one number be x

The other number will be 208-x

1/3 *x = 208-x

1/3 x + x = 208

4/3 *x = 208

4x=208*3= 624

x=156

208-156 = 52

The numbers are 156 and 52