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The sum of two numbers is 18. The sum of their reciprocals is 1/4. Find the numbers. (C.B.S.E. 2005)



Answer -

Sum of two numbers = 18
Let one number = x
Then second number = 18 – x
According to the condition,
=> x2 – 12x – 6x + 72 = 0
=> x (x – 12) – 6 (x – 12) = 0
=> (x – 12) (x – 6) = 0
Either x – 12 = 0, then x = 12
or x – 6 = 0, then x = 6
(i) If x = 12, then
First number = 12
Second number =18 – 12 = 6
(ii) If x = 6, then
First number = 6
Then second number = 18 – 6 = 12
Numbers are 6, 12

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