Question 268382
the sum of two numbers is 208. one-third of the greater numbers equals the smaller number. what are the numbers?

Let one number be x

The other number will be 208-x

1/3 *x = 208-x

1/3  x  + x = 208

4/3 *x = 208
4x=208*3= 624
x=156 

208-156 = 52

The numbers are 156 and 52