Question

One positive number is one-fifth of another number the difference between the two numbers is 180 find the numbers

Answer 1

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Answer:

45 and 225

Explanation:

Let x represent the larger number. Then ...

x - 1/5x = 180

x = 5/4(180) = 225

1/5x = 45

The two numbers are 45 and 225.