<PRE><B>Question 90786</B>
One number is 5 times another. If the sum of their reciprocals is 1/5 , find the two numbers. Define the variables you use, and remember to check your solutions. : 
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Let one number be x; then the other number is 5x.
EQUATION:
1/x + 1/5x = 1/5

Multiply thru by 5x to get:
5 +1 = x
x=6 (1st number)
5x=30 (2nd number)
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>