Question 482994


Let the numbers are x and y

One is thrice the other

x=3y…………….(1)
x+y=124 ……….(2)

put the value of x in (2)
3y+y=124
4y=124
4y/4=124/4 (divide by 4 both sides)
y=31

now put the value of y in (1)

x=3y
x=3(31)
x=93

So the numbers are 31,93