Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the one number be x.and other number be y .

given x=2/3y

Also x+y=45

Hence 2/3 y +y =45

So 5/3y=45 hence y=27

The smallest number =x=45-27=18

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let the one number be x.and other number be y .

given x=2/3y

Also x+y=45

Hence 2/3 y +y =45

So 5/3y=45 hence y=27

The smallest number =x=45-27=18

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