SOLUTION: divide 184 into two parts such that one-third of one part may exceed one-seventh of the other part by 4

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Question 636723: divide 184 into two parts such that one-third of one part may exceed one-seventh of the other part by 4
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divide 184 into two parts such that one-third of one part may exceed one-seventh of the other part by 4
ans:-
let one part is x & the other part is 184-x
as per question x/3=(184-x)/7+4
by simplifying 7x=3(184-x)+4*7*3=552-3x+84=636-3x
or10x=636 =>x=63.6
& other part=184-63.6=120.4 ans