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  • The difference between a two- digit number and the number obtained by interchanging the position of its digits is 36.What is the difference between the two digits of that number?


  • Options
  • A. 3
  • B. 4
  • C. 9
  • D. Cannot be determined

  • Correct Answer


  • Explanation

    Let the ten's digits be x and unit's digit be y.
    Then,(10x + y) - (10y + x)=36 ?9(x-y)=36
    ? x - y=4


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    • Options
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    • B. 1942
    • C. 1911
    • D. 1917
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    • 2. 
      There are two numbers such that the sum of twice the first number and thrice the second number is 100 and the sum of thrice the first number and twice the second number is 120. Which is the larger number?

    • Options
    • A. 32
    • B. 12
    • C. 14
    • D. 35
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    • 3. 
      If the number obtained on the interchanging the digits of two-digits number is 18 more than the original number and the sum of the digits is 8, then what is the original number?

    • Options
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      A fraction becomes 7/8, if 5 is added to both the numerator and the denominator. If 3 is added to both the numerator and the denominator, it becomes 6/7. Find the fraction.

    • Options
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    • D. `Cannot be determine
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      The ratio of incomes of two persons is 8 : 5 and the ratio of their expenditure i 2 : 1. If each of them manages to save ? 1000 per month, find the difference of their monthly income

    • Options
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      If the digits of a two-digit number are interchanged , the number formed is greater than the the original number by 45. If the difference between the digits is 5, then what is the original number?

    • Options
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    • C. 38
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    • Options
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    • Options
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    • Options
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