SOLUTION: One computer hard disk has 1.5 times the memory of another hard disk. If their combined memory is 10.5 GB, what is the memory of each ?

Question 159808: One computer hard disk has 1.5 times the memory of another hard disk. If their combined memory is 10.5 GB, what is the memory of each ?
Found 2 solutions by KnightOwlTutor, jojo14344:
Answer by KnightOwlTutor(293) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
X=memory capacity of hard disk 1
1.5X= memory capacity of hard disk 2
X+1.5X=10.5GB
2.5X=10.5GB
Divide 2.5 on both sides
X=4.2GB=memory capacity of hard disk 1
(1.5)(4.2)=6.3 GB memory capacity of hard disk 2
4.2+6.3=10.5
Answer by jojo14344(1513) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

As per stated: -------> condition 1
So, , subst. condition 1:

------>

Via condition 1:

Besides,

Thank you,
Jojo
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