Question

The sum of two numbers is 60.The greater number is 8 more than thrice the smaller number. Find the numbers

Answer 1

Let x be the smallest number then :

3x + 8 = largest number.

3x + 8+ x = 60

4x + 8 = 60

4x = 60 - 8

4x = 52

x = 13

The larger number is :

60 - 13 = 47