SOLUTION: Two numbers are in the ratio 1:3. If the sum of the two numbers is increased by 2, the result is 18. Find the smaller number.

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Question 675284: Two numbers are in the ratio 1:3. If the sum of the two numbers is increased by 2, the result is 18. Find the smaller number.
Answer by sachi(548) About Me  (Show Source):
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Two numbers are in the ratio 1:3.
let the nos be x & 3x
the sum of the two numbers is increased by 2, the result is 18.
x+3x+2=18
or 4x=18-2=16
or x=4
the smaller number=4
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