the sum of two numbers is 44 . 5 times one number is equal to 6 times the other . the smaller of the two numbers is	Choose the correct choice from the following answers
A) 10 B) 12 C) 16 D) 22 E) 20

Rationale: sol . let the numbers be x and ( 44 - x ) . then , 5 x = 6 ( 44 - x ) ⇔ 11 x = 264 ⇔ x = 24 . so , the numbers are 24 and 20 . answer e
Answer: E