SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 160. If one-third of the larger number is 40, what is one-eighth of the smaller number?

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Question 901723: The sum of two numbers is 160. If one-third of the larger number is 40, what is one-eighth of the smaller number?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
The sum of two numbers is 160
(1/3)L = 40, L = 120
and
Smaller is 40
(1/8)S = 5
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