Question

The sum of 2 numbers is 39. If the larger is 5 more than, the smaller, find the numbers.

A.). 13 & 26
B.)15 & 24
C.)17 & 22
D.)19 & 20

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Answer 1

Answer:

C) 17 & 22

clearly because it's the only option with a gap of 5 no.s between the larger and the smaller one

Answer 2

Let the smaller number be x.

So, the larger one = (x+5)

Their sum = 39

According to condition,

x+(x+5) = 39

or, 2x+5 = 39

or, 2x = 39-5

or, 2x = 34

or, x = 34/2

or, x = 17

So, the smaller one = x = 17

and the larger one = (x+5) = (17+5) = 22

Hence, the numbers are 17 and 22.

Answer - C) 17 and 22