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The sum of two numbers is 60. One number is 4 times larger as the other. What are the numbers

Solution

The sum of two numbers is 60. One number is 4 times larger as the other. What are the numbers

Solution

The numbers : 59 \frac{3}{4}, \frac{1}{4} or 0, 60

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x + y = 60

x = 4 x y

x + y = 60, x = 4 x y : (x = \frac{239}{4}, y = \frac{1}{4} x = 0, y = 60)

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{239}{4} = 59 \frac{3}{4}

The numbers : 59 \frac{3}{4}, \frac{1}{4} or 0, 60

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