A number when divided by the sum of $555$ and $445$ gives two times their difference as quotient and $30$ as the remainder. The number is
Aptitude
Number System
Difficulty: Medium
Choose an option
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A1220
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B1250
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C22030
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D220030
Answer
Correct Answer: 220030
Explanation
### Concept & Formula
This problem tests your ability to translate compound word statements into specific mathematical variables for the Division Algorithm.
$$ \text{Dividend} = (\text{Divisor} \times \text{Quotient}) + \text{Remainder} $$
### Step-by-Step Solution
* **Given Context translated to variables:**
* Divisor = Sum of $555$ and $445$
* Quotient = $2 \times$ (Difference of $555$ and $445$)
* Remainder = $30$
* **Calculation:**
* Find the Divisor:
* Divisor = $555 + 445 = 1000$
* Find the Quotient:
* Difference = $555 - 445 = 110$
* Quotient = $2 \times 110 = 220$
* Calculate the final Dividend (The Number):
* $\text{Dividend} = (1000 \times 220) + 30$
* $\text{Dividend} = 220000 + 30 = 220030$
### Exam Strategy & Shortcut
Observation is key here. Multiplying anything by $1000$ (the sum) simply shifts the number by three place values (adding three zeros). Knowing the quotient is $220$, the product is instantly $220000$. Adding $30$ only changes the last two digits. You can select $220030$ purely by visual inspection without doing scratchpad arithmetic.
### Common Pitfall
A major trap here is misinterpreting "two times their difference". Students might calculate the difference ($110$) and use that directly as the quotient, forgetting to multiply by $2$. Read quantitative phrasing deliberately.
### Final Answer
Therefore, the correct answer is **220030**.