The difference of two numbers is 11 and one-fifth of their sum is 9. Find the numbers.
(a)
13, 20
(b)
14, 24
(c)
21, 12
(d)
28, 17
The difference of two numbers is 11 and one-fifth of their sum is 9. Find the numbers.
(a)
13, 20
(b)
14, 24
(c)
21, 12
(d)
28, 17
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The difference of two numbers is 11 and one-fifth of their sum is 9. Find the numbers.
(a)
13, 20
(b)
14, 24
(c)
21, 12
(d)
28, 17
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The difference of two numbers is 11 and one-fifth of their sum is 9. Find the numbers. |
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(a) |
13, 20 |
(b) |
14, 24 |
(c) |
21, 12 |
(d) |
28, 17 |
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Answer Key / Explanation : (d) -
Let the number be 
and 
Then,
Solving these two eqns. We get 
Hence, the numbers are 28 and 17.
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