Question

The sum of two different numbers is 40. When the larger number is divided by 4, the quotients is 6. Find the smaller number​

Answer 1

The answer is 25 Because 25 divided by 4 is 6.25

Answer 2

16 is the smaller number.

Explanation:

Let the numbers be x and y with x being the larger.

x + y = 40

x/4 = 6

x = 24

and 24 + y = 40

so y = 16.