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The sum of two numbers is 23.6 one is four times the other. find the numbers

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Answer:

4.72 and 18.88

Explanation:

The sum of two numbers is 23.6 one is four times the other.

Let the numbers be x and 4x.

So,

x + 4x = 23.6

=> 5x = 23.6

=> x = 23.6/5

=> x = 4.72

The numbers are,

x and 4x.

= 4.72 and 4(4.72)

= 4.72 and 18.88

So, the two numbers are 4.72 and 18.88.

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