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One number is 23 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 40. Find the two numbers

Solution

One number is 23 of another number. The sum of the two numbers is 40. Find the two numbers

Solution

The numbers : 38 \frac{1}{3}, 1 \frac{2}{3}

Solution steps

Represent the numbers with

x and y

:

number 1 : x

number 2 : y

A.T.Q.:

x = 23 y

x + y = 40

x = 23 y, x + y = 40 : x = \frac{115}{3}, y = \frac{5}{3}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{115}{3} = 38 \frac{1}{3}

Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers:

\frac{5}{3} = 1 \frac{2}{3}

The numbers : 38 \frac{1}{3}, 1 \frac{2}{3}

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