The sum of two numbers is 184. If one-third of the one exceeds one-seventh of the other by 8, find the smaller number.
(a)
71
(b)
75
(c)
74
(d)
72
The sum of two numbers is 184. If one-third of the one exceeds one-seventh of the other by 8, find the smaller number.
(a)
71
(b)
75
(c)
74
(d)
72
Question ID - 54226 | SaraNextGen Top Answer
The sum of two numbers is 184. If one-third of the one exceeds one-seventh of the other by 8, find the smaller number.
(a)
71
(b)
75
(c)
74
(d)
72
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The sum of two numbers is 184. If one-third of the one exceeds one-seventh of the other by 8, find the smaller number. |
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71 |
(b) |
75 |
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74 |
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72 |
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1 Answer
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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -
Let the number be 
and 
Then, 
So, the numbers 72 and 112. Hence, the smaller number = 72.
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