Question

The sum of two positive integer is 48.the integer are in the ratio 1:3. Find the integers.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

let the integers be x and y

x+y=48

x:y =1:3

x/y=1/3

y=3x

x+3x=48

4x=48

x=12

y=3x =36

Answer 2

Answer:

ratio  1:3 will become 1x and 3x

SO,

1x + 3x = 48

4x = 48

x = 48/4

x= 12