Question

The sum of two positive integers is 96. If the smaller integer is three times smaller than the greater integer , what is the difference between the greater and the smaller integers?

A) 24
B) 48
C) 54
D) 72

Answer 1

Hi,

48

Explanation:

Let's say x the smaller, 3x the greater

x+3x=96

4x=96

3x-x=2x

2x=4x/2=96/2=48