The answer is :- If x+y=20 And 2:3 Then by trial and error method 8+12=20 Cancelleing... 8/12=2/3 Which is similar to 2:3 Therefore the smallest number is 8
Think of it like this: The distance to his aunt's house is unknown 5 lots of 1.5 and an unknown is 44 The only equation that'd suit that is B. 2(1.5+x)=44
