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one number is one-third a second number. if the sum of the numbers is 48, find the numbers.

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First number assume A

Second number assume B

A= 1/3B ==> B= 3A

A+B = 48 ==> A+ 3A= 48

4A= 48 ==> A= 12

B= 3A= 36

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