The larger of two numbers is 12 times the smaller number. if the sum of two numbers is 15,600, find the two numbers.

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Toddgeist · Answer 1 · 2021-12-31T02:16:04+0000

Answer:

Explanation:

n - smaller number

The larger number is 12 times the smaller number

12n - larger number

n + 12n = 13n - the sum of these numbers

13n = 15600

÷13 ÷13

n = 1200

12n = 12•1200 = 14400

Check: 14400+1200 = 15600