SOLUTION: A and B have Rs.39 between them, but if A were to lose two third of his money, and B three-fourths of his, they would then have only Rs.11. How much amount each has?

Question 974466: A and B have Rs.39 between them, but if A were to lose two third of his money, and B three-fourths of his, they would then have only Rs.11. How much amount each has?

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A has x and B has y.
x+y=39.

The losses: x/3+y/4=11.

Solve the system:

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