If the smaller of two numbers is one-half of the larger number and the sum of the two numbers is 33, find the numbers.

Question

If the smaller of two numbers is one-half of the larger number and the sum of the two numbers is 33

, find the numbers.

Answer 1

s = L/2

smaller = 1/2 the Larger

L = 2s

s + L = 33

s+2s = 33

3s = 33

s = 33/3 = 11 = smaller number

L =2(11) = 22 = Larger number