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19 December, 20:00

One positive number is one-fifth of another number. The difference between the two numbers is 228, find the numbers

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  1. 19 December, 20:21
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    X is larger number

    y the smaller is one fitth x or x/5

    x-y = 228

    y = x/5

    x-x/5 = 228

    4/5 x = 228

    x = 285

    y=57
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