Question

the sum of two numbers is 40 and 5 time the smaller exceeds 2 rime the greater by 25.find the number

Answer 1

Let the numbers be a and b

First condition,

a + b = 40

=> 5a +5b = 200 ---------(1)

Second condition,

=> 5a - 2b = 25 ---------(2)


Subtracting equation 2 from 1, we get

7b = 175

=> b = 25


First number = 25

Second number = 15

Answer 2

Let the numbers be a and b

First condition,

a + b = 40

=> 5a +5b = 200 ---------(1)

Second condition,

=> 5a - 2b = 25 ---------(2)

Subtracting equation 2 from 1, we get

7b = 175

=> b = 25

First number = 25

Second number = 15

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