SOLUTION: The difference between the two figures, one of which is five times as large as the other, is 24. Find the numbers.

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Question 993665: The difference between the two figures, one of which is five times as large as the other, is 24. Find the numbers.
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
Make the other number = 'x'
Larger number = 5x
5x - x = 24
4x = 24
x = 6
Other number = 6
Larger number = 30
30 - 6 = 24
Hope this helps :-)