Question 140

Two numbers are in the ratio 1:3. If their sum is 240, then their difference is:

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let's say one number is $$x$$ and another is $$3x$$
summation will be $$4x$$ = 240
                           $$x$$ = 60
hence number will be 60 and 180
and difference will be 120.

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