Question 99706
the smaller of 2 no. is two-third of the greater if the sum is 120. find the no.
let x be the greater number;
{{{x+(2/3)x=120}}}
{{{(5/3)x=120}}}
{{{x=120(3/5)}}}
{{{x=360/5}}}
x=72; greater number
{{{(2/3)x=(2/3)72}}}
x=48 smaller number
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