Sum of two numbers is 95. If one exceeds the other by 15, find the num

1.	Sum of two numbers is 95. If one exceeds the other by 15, find the numbers.
Answer» Let one number be x. Therefore, the other number will be x + 15. According to the question, x + x + 15 = 95 2x + 15 = 95 On transposing 15 to R.H.S, we obtain 2x = 95 − 15 2x = 80 On dividing both sides by 2, we obtain 2x/2 = 80/2 x = 40 x + 15 = 40 + 15 = 55 Hence, the numbers are 40 and 55.

Sum of two numbers is 95. If one exceeds the other by 15, find the numbers.

Answer»

Let one number be x. Therefore, the other number will be x + 15.

According to the question,

x + x + 15 = 95

2x + 15 = 95

On transposing 15 to R.H.S, we obtain

2x = 95 − 15

2x = 80

On dividing both sides by 2, we obtain

2x/2 = 80/2

x = 40

x + 15 = 40 + 15 = 55

Hence, the numbers are 40 and 55.