SOLUTION: Two numbers whose sum is 24 are in the ratio of 1:3. Find the smaller number.

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Question 675279: Two numbers whose sum is 24 are in the ratio of 1:3. Find the smaller number.
Answer by sachi(548) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two numbers whose sum is 24 are in the ratio of 1:3.
let the nos be x & 3x
so x+3x=24
or 4x=24
or x=6
the smaller number is 6
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