Question

The sum of two numbers is 48. The smaller number is less than the greater number by half the greater number. Find the greater number :
(1) 24
(2) 32
(3) 36
(4) 34 77. (3)0.8 à (3)0.4 ÷ (9)

Answer 1

let numbers be x
x+2x=48
3x=48
x=16
larger no. is 2x=2×16=32