Practice Test Discussion

Q)

The difference of two numbers is 50. If the smaller number is divided by the greater number the fraction obtained is 38. find the samllest number ?


  • Explanation

    The difference between the two numbers is 50

    let the numbers be x+y

    ∴ y-x=50

    y=x+50

    =xy=38=x=3y8=y-3y8=50=8y-3y8=50=5y=400 x=y-50=30

    The largest number is 80 and smallest number is 30.

    Hence, Option A is correct.

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