DS......Here's a "non-standard" way of solving a problem like this in which we're told that two quantities equal something, and that one of the quantites is larger than the other by some amount.
Take the sum of the quantites and divide it by 2. So, we would have (11.9)/(2) = 5.95
Now take the difference of the quantities - in this case, 5.4, and divide it by 2, as well. So, (5.4 )/(2) = 2.7
Now, add 2.7 to 5.95 = 8.65
And subtract 2.7 from 5.95 = 3.25
And there are your answers......!!!!
Why does this work???....I could tell you, but then I'd have to terminate your existence........
