Question

Twice a certain number is equal to thrice the other number

Answer 1

12 twice of 6 thrice of 4

Answer 2

Let the first number = xThen the second number = 85 − xNow, according to question, 2x = 3(85−x)⇒2x = 255 − 3x⇒2x + 3x = 255⇒5x = 255⇒x = 2555⇒x = 51Now, first number = 51second number = 85 − 51 = 34