Question

Two numbers differ by 40. The thrice of smaller number is equal to the twice of the greater number . Then the numbers are _______


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Answer 1

80 and 120.

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the first number be x.

second no. be x-40

according to question

2x = 3(x-40)

2x = 3x -120

2x-3x = -120

-x = -120

•°• x = 120

1st no. = 120

2nd no. = 120-40

= 80