Question

the sum of two numbers is 40 and the greater number is thrice the smaller number find the numbers

Answer 1

Hey dear!


Here is yr answer.....


Let smaller the no. be x

the greater no. be 3x

Sum of the two nos. = 40




x + 3x = 40

4x = 40

x = 40/4

x = 10


Smaller no. = 10


= 3x

= 3(10)

= 30


Bigger no. = 30


Hope it hlpz...

Answer 2

X+y =40

Y= 3x ( given)

X +3x =40

4x =40

X =10

Y =30
This is ur answer....