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The sum of 2 numbers is 36. One number is twice the other. Therefore, the numbers are ______. - Mathematics

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The sum of 2 numbers is 36. One number is twice the other. Therefore, the numbers are ______.

Options

  • (19, 17)

  • (6, 30)

  • (26, 10)

  • (12, 24)

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Solution

The sum of 2 numbers is 36. One number is twice the other. Therefore, the numbers are (12, 24).

Explanation:

Let the two numbers be x and 2x, since one is twice the other,

Given:

x + 2x = 36

3x = 36

x = `36/3`

∴ x = 12

So, the two numbers are:

x = 12,

2x = 2(12) = 24

Therefore, the numbers are 12 and 24.

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Chapter 5: Simultaneous Linear Equations - MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS [Page 60]

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B Nirmala Shastry Mathematics [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 5 Simultaneous Linear Equations
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS | Q 5. | Page 60
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