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find two numbers given that their sum is 48 and the smaller number is equal to one fifth of the larger number
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find two numbers given that their sum is 48 and the smaller number is equal to one fifth of the larger number

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The two numbers would be 40 and 8. 8 is one fifth of 40 and the two added together equals 48. Hope this helps!! :)
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The two numbers are 8 and 40
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