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  • 13-03-2020
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The difference of two numbers is 48. The larger number is three times the smaller number. Find the numbers.

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  • 14-03-2020

The numbers are 24 and 72

Step-by-step explanation:

  • Step 1: Let the small number be x. Then the larger number = 3x. Difference = 48

⇒ 3x - x = 48

⇒ 2x = 48

⇒ x = 24

⇒ 3x = 3 × 24 = 72

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