CBSE Class 7 Mathematics Question 7 of 19

Finding the Unknown — Question 7

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The sum of two numbers is 76. One number is three times the other number. What are the numbers?
Answer

Let the two numbers be x and 3x. According to the question x + 3x = 76 ⇒ 4x = 76 ⇒ x = 19 The two numbers are 19 and 3 × 19, i.e., 19 and 57.


Source: This question is from Finding the Unknown, Mathematics — Class 7, CBSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Finding the Unknown: Sum, Numbers, Number, Times, Finding the Unknown, Mathematics. These are fundamental topics in Mathematics that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 7 curriculum.

A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Mathematics papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.

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Key Points to Remember

  • Always show your working steps clearly.
  • Verify your answer by substituting values back into the equation.
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