The difference

The difference of two numbers is 1375. If their exact quotient is 12. Find the two numbers

Correct answer:

a =  1500
b =  125

Step-by-step explanation:


a-b = 1375
a = 12b

a-b = 1375
a = 12•b

a-b = 1375
a-12b = 0

a = 1500
b = 125

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