The sum of four positive integer is 15. If the sum of two greater integers is 4 times the sum of two

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21 Jul 2011 possible combination?

The sum of four positive integer is 15. If the sum of two greater integers is 4 times the sum of two smaller integers, then what will be the sum of two smaller integers.

OPtion

1) 1
2) 2
3) 3
4) 4
5) 5
6) 7
7) 6
8) 9
9) 12
10) none of these

Solution

x = 4y and x+y = 15
on solving we get y = 3

Correct Option: 3 Best Solution (0)