Question

One number is 7 times another number. The product of the two numbers is 252. Find the two numbers.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

x =7y ----(1)

xy=252 ----(2)

(1) into (2):

(7y)(y) = 252

$7 {y}^{2} = 252 \\ 7y = \sqrt{252}$

7y=15.874....

y=2.27

y value into (1)

x= 7(2.268)

x=15.87

the two numbers are 15.87 and 2.27 (Ans)