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A number is 2 more than thrice the second number and 4 times the smaller number is 5 more than the greater number. What is greater number ?

7
23
9
21

Correct Answer: 23

Explanation:

Let the greater and smaller number be p and q respectively.

4q = p + 5 ------ (I)

p = 3q+2 ------- (II)

From equation (I) and (II)

q = 7

p = 23

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