SOLUTION: Separate 150 into two parts such that 4 times the larger exceeds 5 times the smaller by 60.

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Question 53055: Separate 150 into two parts such that 4 times the larger exceeds 5 times the smaller by 60.
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4(150-X)=5X+60 OR 600-4X=5X+60 OR 9X=600-60 9X=540 X=540/9 X=60
PROOF 4(150-60)=5*60+60 4*90=300+60 OR 360=360