Question

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

Answer 1

let the nos. be x and y

sum=x+y=60

let x be the greater number

then,

x=[8+3y]

therefore,

8+4y=60

y=52/4=13

so x is equal to 60-13=47

Answer 2

13 and 47 ....

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