Question

The sum of two numbers one of which is 2/3 times the other, is 60. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

40

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Let x be one of the number.

Then, the two numbers are x and (2/3)x

$x + \frac{2x}{3} = 60$

$\frac{3x + 2x}{3} = 60$

$x = \frac{60 \times 3}{5}$

$x = 36$

and the other number is (2/3)(36)=24