Question

The sum of two numbers is 150 and their difference is 48. What is the product of the two numbers?

• A. 5149
• B. 5089
• C. 5049
• D. 5189

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 5049

X + Y = 150 ⇒ X - Y = 48 By solving both equation ⇒ X = 99 and Y = 51 ⇒ The product of the numbers = 99 × 51 = 5049