Question

One number is 2 times another. The sum of their reciprocals is 6. Find the numbers.

The numbers are

Answer 1

1/2, 1/4

Explanation:

Let the numbers be x and y.

Given, x=2y

1/x + 1/y = 6

plug in x=2y ,

1/2y+1/y = 6

Taking common denominator ,

(1+2)/2y = 6

2y = 3/6 = 1/2 => y=1/4

x = 2y = 2* 1/4 = 1/2

So, the numbers are 1/2 and 1/4