Question

The sum of two numbers is 5 times their difference. If the smaller number is 24, find the larger number.

• A. 30
• B. 32
• C. 36
• D. 48

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 36

Let the larger no be = a Difference of the numbers = a - 24 As per the question; (a + 24) = 5(a - 24) ⇒ a + 24 = 5a - 120 ⇒ 144 = 4a ⇒ a = 36 The larger no is 36.