Question

Two numbers are in the ratio 1:3. If their sum is 240, then their difference is?

Answer 1

Let the first number be x
Then, second number = 3x

Now, According to question,
Their sum is 240

$= > x + 3x = 240$

$= > 4x = 240$

$= > x = \frac{240}{4}$

$= > x = 60$

Then, first number = x = 60
Second number = 3x = 3 × 60 = 180

Now, their difference

= 180 - 60
= 120

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Answer 2

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the ratio is 1:3
the sum is 240
X+3X=240
4X=240
X=240/4
X=60

the two numbers r 60 and 180
=180-60
=120