SOLUTION: One number is one-fifth of another number. The difference between the two numbers is 260. Find the numbers
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Question 947527: One number is one-fifth of another number. The difference between the two numbers is 260. Find the numbers
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x=the smaller number; larger number=5x
5x-x=260
4x=260 Divide each side by 4.
x=65 Answer 1: The smaller number is 65.
5x=5(65)=325 ANSWER 2: The larger number is 325.
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