Question

If a number is thrice the other and their sum is 24. Find the number

Answer 1

Let other number be X.



A = 3X



According to question,



X + 3X = 24


4X = 24


X = 24/4 = 6



Other Number = X = 6

And,


A = 3X = 6 × 3 = 18


Hence,


Numbers are 6 and 18.