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Find the numbers such that one number is three times the other and sum of the numbers is 20.

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5, 15

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B

8, 12

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4, 16

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2, 18

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Solution

The correct option is A 5, 15
Let smaller number = x
Other number = 3x
Sum of the numbers = x + 3x
Sum of the numbers = 4x
4x = 20 [Given]
Divide both the sides by 4
x = 5
So, second number = 3(5) = 15
Hence, numbers are 5 and 15.

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