SOLUTION: the sum of two numbers is 180. if one number is 40% more than the other what are the numbers

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Question 33964: the sum of two numbers is 180. if one number is 40% more than the other what are the numbers
Answer by Paul(988) About Me  (Show Source):
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One number is x
Another number is 0.4+x
Equation:
0.4+x+x=180
Solve it from there
Paul.