The sum of two numbers is 25. The smaller number is two times one-third of the other. Find the two numbers.

Question

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Answer 1

Let x = the larger number

Let 2(1/3)x = the smaller number

x + (2/3)x = 25

(5/3)x = 25

Multiply both sides by 3/5.

x = 15

(2/3)x = (2/3)15) = 10