Question

The sum of two one numbers, one of which is one thirds of the other, is 60. Find the smaller number. Show working

Answer 1

Answer: 15

Explanation:

Let the smaller number = x.

Then the larger number is 3x because one of the numbers is one thirds the other.

The sum of the two numbers is 60.

Therefore, x + 3x = 60

4x = 60

x = 15.

So the smaller number = 15