Question

The sum of two numbers is 25. One of the numbers exceeds the other by 9. Find the numbers. 
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Answer 1

Solution:

Let the common ratio be x.

Let the common ratio be x.

Their difference = 48

According to the question,

7x - 3x = 48

⇒ 4x = 48

⇒ x = 48/4

⇒ x = 12

Therefore, 7x = 7 × 12 = 84

3x = 3 × 12 = 36

Therefore, the two numbers are 84 and 36.