Question

the sum of two numbers is 4312 if one of the numbers is three times the other what is the greater number option is 1078 second option 2156 third option to 8724 option 3234

Answer 1

let the first no. be x

second no.=3x

A.T.Q.

x+3x=4312

4x=4312

x=1078

so, 3x=3×1078

         =3234

so, the greatest number is 3234

Answer 2

Answer:

3234

Explanation:

1st=x

2nd=3x

x+3x=4132

4x=4132

x=1078

3x=3×1078

x=3234