Question

A number is 2 /5 times another number. Their sum is 70. Find the numbers.

Answer 1

x = 175

Explanation:

given:

A number is 2 /5 times another number. Their sum is 70.

find: the numbers (coefficient)

solution:

cross multiply

2 ( x ) = 70

5

2 (x) = 70 (5)

2 (x) = 350

x = 350

2

x = 175

check:

2 ( x ) = 70

5

2 ( 175 ) = 70

5

350 = 70

5

70 = 70

Answer 2

50,20

Explanation:

let the two numbers be x and y respectively.

According to the question,

y=2/5 times of x

Or,

y= 2x/5 ..........(1)

Again,

or, x+y=70

or, x+2x/5=70

or, (5x+2x)/5=70

or, 7x=350

therefore x=50

putting the value of y in equation (1)

y=2x/5

y= (2×50)/5

therefore, y=20