Question

The difference of two positive numbers is $72$ and if one of them is divided by the other, the quotient is $4$. Find those numbers-

• A. $20$ and $92$
• B. $30$ and $102$
• C. $22$ and $94$
• D. $24$ and $96$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $24$ and $96$

Let the first and second numbers be $x$ and $72+x$
$\therefore$ $\frac{72+x}{x}=4$(given)
or $72+x=4x$
or $72=3x$
$\therefore$ $x=24$
$\therefore$ Second number $=72+24$
$=96$