Question

A two-digit number is such that the sum of its 1/8 of the number. When the digits of the number are reversed and the number is subtracted from the original number, the result obtained is 45. Find the original number.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the tens and units digits of the original number be T, and U, respectively

Then number is: 10T + U, and when reversed, it becomes: 10U + T

Then: T+U=10T+U/8

10T + U = 8(T + U) ------ Cross-multiplying

10T + U = 8T + 8U

10T - 8T = 8U - U

2T = 7U ------- eq (i)

Also, 10T + U - (10U + T) = 45

10T + U - 10U - T = 45 =====> 9T - 9U = 45 ======> 9(T - U) = 9(5) ======> T - U = 5 ======> T = 5 + U ------ eq (ii)

2(5 + U) = 7U ------ Substituting 5 + U for T in eq (i)

10 + 2U = 7U

10 = 7U - 2U

10 = 5U

U, or units digit of original number = 10%5 = 2

T = 5 + 2 ------- Substituting 2 for U in eq (ii)

T, or tens digit of original number = 7

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