the sum of 2 number is 236. One exceeds the other by 121. What are the numbers? About the author Serenity
Let the two numbers be x and y where x>y ACC to que x + y = 236 x – y = 121 x = 236-y x – y = 121 236-y-y = 121 -2y = 121-236 2y = 115 y = 115/2 = 57.5 x + y = 236 x + 57.5 = 236 x = 236-57.5 = 178.5 So the two numbers are 178.5 and 57.5 Reply
Let the two numbers be x and y where x>y
ACC to que
x + y = 236
x – y = 121
x = 236-y
x – y = 121
236-y-y = 121
-2y = 121-236
2y = 115
y = 115/2 = 57.5
x + y = 236
x + 57.5 = 236
x = 236-57.5 = 178.5
So the two numbers are 178.5 and 57.5
Answer:
Greater Number = X = 57. 5 + 121 = 178