Divide 50 into two parts so that the sum of their reciprocals is (1/12): Options: A . &nbsp20,30 B . &nbsp24,26 C . &nbsp28,22 D . &nbsp36,14

Answer: Option A x and (50-x) => 1/x + 1/50-x = 1/12 => (50-x+x)/(x(50-x)) = 1/12 => x 2 “ 50x + 600 =0 => x = 30 or 20. Numbers are 20, 30

Divide 50 into two parts so that the sum of their reciprocals is (1/12):

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Divide 50 into two parts so that the sum of their reciprocals is (1/12):

Options:

A . 20,30

B . 24,26

C . 28,22

D . 36,14

Answer: Option A

x and (50-x)
=> 1/x + 1/50-x = 1/12
=> (50-x+x)/(x(50-x)) = 1/12
=> x² “ 50x + 600 =0
=> x = 30 or 20.
Numbers are 20, 30

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