Question

the sum of two numbers one of which is 5 times as large as the other is twenty four

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let;

1st number = 5x

2nd number = x

Simply …

5x + x = 24

6x = 24

x = 24/6

x = 4

So,

1st number = 5x = 5(4) = 20

2nd number = x = 4

Checking/Verify

5x + x = 24

20 + 4 = 24