Question

One of the 2 numbers is 1/5 of the other number. The sum of the numbers is 6. Find the numbers... thanks!!

Answer 1

5 and 1

Explanation:

let the number be x then the other number is
`(1)/(5)` x

Summing the 2 numbers and equating to 6

x +
`(1)/(5)` x = 6

Multiply through by 5 to clear the fraction

5x + x = 30

6x = 30 ( divide both sides by 6 )

x = 5

and
`(1)/(5)` × 5 = 1

The 2 numbers are 5 and 1

Answer 2

1 and 5

Explanation:

If one numbet is 1/5 of the other number,then the other number is 5 timesbigger than the first number

n+5n =6

6n=6

n =1

1+(1*5)=6 1+5 =6