Question

The sum of two numbers, one of which is 5 times as as large as the other, is 24. find the smaller number.​ please

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let the two numbers be : x and y

given x=5y

x+y= 24

5y+y=24

6y=24

y=24/6

y=4

Therefore the small number is 4