Question

The sum of two numbers, one of which is 4 times greater than the other, is 45.
Find the two numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

Let no. 1 = x

Let no. 2 = y

x + y = 45 ______ (1)

x = 4y       ______ (2)

Using (2) in (1)-

4y + y = 45

5y = 45

y = 9

Using y=9 in (2)

x= 4 x 9

x = 36