Question

One positive number is one-fifth of another number. The difference between the two numbers is 144, find the numbers.

The two numbers in increasing order are: And

Answer 1

36, 180

Explanation:

x = y/5, so y = 5x

y - x = 144

5x - x = 144

4x = 144

x = 144/4 = 36

y = 5x = 5*36 = 180

The two numbers are 36 and 180