Question

The sum of two numbers, one of which is two-thirds
of the other, is 45. Find the smaller number.​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

let one no. be x

other is 2/3x

then equation is;

x+2/3x=45

solve the equation and u will get the answer

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Answer 2

let x=2/3*y

x+y=45

replace x with 2/3 * y

2/3 *y + y = 45

5/3 * y = 45

5y = 135

y = 27

x = 2/3 * y = 18

18 + 27 = 45

the answer is 18

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