two consecutive natural nos are such that one-fourth of the smaller exceeds one fifth of the greater by 1. find the nos
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Let the numbers be x and x+1. ((Because Consecutive numbers)
1x/4 - 1(x+1)/5 = 1
5x - 4x - 4/20 = 1
x - 4 = 20
x = 24.
x+1 = 24+1 = 25.
So the two numbers are 24 and 25
Verification:
1x/4 - 1(x+1)/5 = 1
24/4 - 25/5 = 6 - 5 = 1.
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1x/4 - 1(x+1)/5 = 1
5x - 4x - 4/20 = 1
x - 4 = 20
x = 24.
x+1 = 24+1 = 25.
So the two numbers are 24 and 25
Verification:
1x/4 - 1(x+1)/5 = 1
24/4 - 25/5 = 6 - 5 = 1.
Hope it helps. Mark it as the brainliest pls.☺️
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