Question

One number is 2/5 of another number. the sum of the two numbers is 35. find the two numbers. use a comma to separate your answers.

Answer 1

We have x = (2/5)y and x + y = 35;
then, (2/5)y + y = 35;
2y + 5y = 175;
7y = 175;
y = 27;
x = 35 - 27;
x = 8;