Let the smaller number be S

Then larger number = 

When the numbers become reciprocals, the smaller number becomes the LARGER reciprocal, and the

larger number becomes the SMALLER reciprocal

Thus, the larger reciprocal is: , and the smaller reciprocal is: , or 

Therefore, the LARGER RECIPROCAL, equals 4 times the SMALLER RECIPROCAL, OR





 ------- Cross-multiplying



S, or smaller number = , or 

Larger number: , or , or 



Sum of the two numbers: , or , or , or , or 

You can do the check!! 



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