the sum of two numbers is 45. one number is four times as large as the other. what are the numbers?

Question

the sum of two numbers is 45. one number is four times as large as the other. what are the numbers?

Answer 1

First number = x

Second number=4x

 

sum

 

x+4x = 45

5x=45

x=9

 

so first no. = 9

second no. = 4x=4*9 =36