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(ii) The sum of two numbers is 97. If the greaternumber is divided by the smaller, thequotient is 4 and the remainder is 12. Findthe numbers.Solution : |
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Answer» let the greater number is equal to x and the smaller number the be ythen x + y is equal to 97it is given that when we divide the greater number by the smaller number the reminder is 12 so 12 should be subtracted from the greater number so that the smaller number completely divides itso x-12=4yx=12+4ybut x + y is equal to 9712+5y=975y=85y=17 and x=80 x+y=97;; x-12=4y; 12+5y=97; 5y=97-12=85; y=85/5=17, x+17=97; x=97-18=80 |
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