Question

The sum of two numbers is 198. If one number is 20% larger than the other number, what are the numbers?

Answer 1

108 and 90

Explanation:

let the two numbers be x and y

from the question let y be the greater number

therefore, y = 20%x +x

y=20/100x + x

y=(20x+100x)/100

y=120x/100

y=1.2x

from the question

x+y=198______(1)

x+1.2x=198

2.2x=198

x=198/2.2

x=90

from (1)

x+y=198

90+y=198

y=108

x=90 y=108

Answer 2

x + y = 198

y = 1.20 x

x + 1.2 x = 198

2.2x = 198

x = 198/2.2 = 90

y = 198 - 90 = 108

Answer: 90 and 108