Question

The difference of two numbers is 174325. If the greater number is 8765432, find the smaller number.​

Answer 1

SOLUTION :

Given ;

The difference of two numbers is 174325.

According to the question,

The greater number is 8765432

To be found :

The smaller number

Method 1

greater number - smaller number = 174325

⇒ 8765432 - smallest number = 174325

⇒ - smaller number = 174325 - 8765432

⇒ - smaller number = - 8591107

⇒ smaller number = 8591107

Method 2

Let the smaller number be x

So,

greater number - smaller number = 174325

⇒ 8765432 - 174325 = x

⇒  8591107 = x

∴ smaller number = 8591107