Question

12) The sum of two natural numbers is 30. If one of the numbers is one-

fifth of the other, then what is the product of both the numbers?
a) 5
b) 25
c) 30
d) 125​

Answer 1

A) X + Y = 30

B) X = .2Y OR X - .2Y = 0

We subtract B) from A)

1.2Y = 30

Y = 25 X = 5

X * Y = 125

Answer is d.) 125

Explanation:

Answer 2

D.) 5 x 25 = 125

Explanation:

The two numbers are 25 and 5. If you take 1/5 of 25, or simply divide by 5, you will get 5.