The sum of two numbers is 61. the larger number is 15 more than the smaller number. what are the numbers?

Smaller number: x

Larger number: x + 15

Make an equation for the two numbers and have them equal 61.

(x) + (x + 15) = 61

Combine like terms.

2x + 15 = 61

Subtract 15 from both sides.

2x = 46

Divide both sides by 2.

x = 23

Plug in 23 for x for the larger number.

(23) + 15 = 38

answer: the value should be used for i in the formula of calculation the monthly payment , the interest rate per period is 0.85.

step-by-step explanation:

the given rate of interest i= 85%

in calculating the monthly payment for a loan with an interest rate compounded monthly, the value of the interest rate per period we use in the formula must be in decimal form.

to convert it in decimal, we divide it by 100, we get

hence, the value should be used for i in the formula of calculation the monthly payment , the interest rate per period is 0.85.