Question

The difference between the two odd numbers is 38 less than the sum of these two odd numbers.What is the definitely the bigger number?

25
19
21
27
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Answer 1

let the 2 numbers be a and b

according to the question

a+b=a-b+38

2b=38

b=19

then a will be 19

as 19+19=19-19+38

so the bigger number is 19