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22 July, 12:50

The difference between two numbers is 48. five times the smaller is equal to 8 more than the larger. what are the numbers?

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  1. 22 July, 13:13
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    Let the bigger no. = x+48

    smaller no. = x

    5x = x + 56

    4x = 56

    x = 14

    x + 48 = 62

    Check:

    62-14 = 48

    5*14 = 70 is equal to 62+8=70

    Ans : 14 and 62
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