Question

Difference between the sum and difference of two numbers is 32. Find the smaller numb
1) 12
1
2) 10
3) 16
4) none of these​

Answer 1

Answer:

16

Step-by-step explanation:

Consider the two numbers to be x and y, y being smaller than y. So, from the condition given, we can say...

(x+y)-(x-y) =32

2y=32

y=16