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The difference between two numbers is 26 and one number is three times the other. Find them.

Let the numbers be a and b.


Given, difference between two numbers is 26 and one number is three times the other.


⇒ a – b = 26 and a = 3b


⇒ 2b = 26


⇒ b = 13


Thus, a = 13 + 26 = 39


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