The difference between two numbers is 3 and the difference between their squares is 63. Which is the larger number?
(a)
9
(b)
12
(c)
15
(d)
Cannot be determined
The difference between two numbers is 3 and the difference between their squares is 63. Which is the larger number?
(a)
9
(b)
12
(c)
15
(d)
Cannot be determined
Question ID - 54072 | SaraNextGen Top Answer
The difference between two numbers is 3 and the difference between their squares is 63. Which is the larger number?
(a)
9
(b)
12
(c)
15
(d)
Cannot be determined
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The difference between two numbers is 3 and the difference between their squares is 63. Which is the larger number? |
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(a) |
9 |
(b) |
12 |
(c) |
15 |
(d) |
Cannot be determined |
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1 Answer
127 votes
Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -
Let the numbers be 
and 
Then,
and 
On dividing, we get 
Solving 
we get 
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