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the sum of two numbers is 48. if the smaller number is one fifth of the larger number, find the two numbers

Solution

the sum of two numbers is 48. if the smaller number is one fifth of the larger number, find the two numbers

Solution

The numbers : 8, 40

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 48

x = \frac{1}{5} y

x + y = 48, x = \frac{1}{5} y : x = 8, y = 40

The numbers : 8, 40

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