Question

The addition of two numbers is $-72$. If one number is thrice the another number. Find the greater number

• A. $-9$
• B. $-18$
• C. $-54$
• D. $-11$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$-18$

Let two numbers are $x$ and $3x$If one number is thrice another number.

$x+3x=-72\Rightarrow 4x=-72\Rightarrow x=-18$

and $3x=-54$

$-54<-18$

Thus the greater number is $-18$