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24 November, 08:25

One number is 1/5 of another number. the sum of the two numbers is 1818. find the two numbers.

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  1. 24 November, 08:42
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    Let x represent one of the numbers, then the other number is (1/5) x

    Sum: x + (1/5) x = 1818

    (5/5) x + (1/5) x = 1818

    (6/5) x = 1818

    6x = 9090

    x = 1515

    (1/5) x = (1/5) ·1515 = 303

    Answer: The two numbers are 303 and 1515
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