SOLUTION: difference between two numbers is 140, the larger number is 6 times the smaller number
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Question 397808: difference between two numbers is 140, the larger number is 6 times the smaller number
Answer by sudhanshu_kmr(1152) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
numbers are x and 6x
6x-x = 140
=> 5x = 140
=> x= 140/5 = 28
so, smaller is 28
larger is 28*6 = 168.
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