SOLUTION: The greater of two number is 8 times the lesser and their sum is 180.Find the number.

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Question 636721: The greater of two number is 8 times the lesser and their sum is 180.Find the number.
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The greater of two number is 8 times the lesser and their sum is 180.Find the number.
ans:-
let the lesser no=x
the greater no=8x
then x+8x=180 =>x=20 & he other one is 160 ans