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Sum of two numbers is 95. If one exceeds the other by 15, find the numbers.

Let the number be x.


Then, other number is x + 15.


Now, x+x+15 = 95


2x = 95-15 = 80


x =


Therefore, one number is 40 and other number is 40+15 = 55

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