SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is sixty-five. If the larger number is divided by the smaller number, then the quotient is three and the remainder is five. Find the numbers.
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Question 971815: The sum of two numbers is sixty-five. If the larger number is divided by the smaller number, then the quotient is three and the remainder is five. Find the numbers.
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
numbers are x and y, y is larger
x+y =65,
(y/x) = 3 ; 5 remainder
y=3x +5
x+ 3x +5=65
4x=60
x=15
y=50
(50/15)=3 remainder 5; sum is 65
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