Question

the sum of two numbers is 98.
if one exceeds the other by 26 , then the smaller number of two is:
a.40
b.45
c.36 ​

Answer 1

The smaller number is 36.

let the smaller number be x and larger number be (x+26).

x + (x+26) = 98

2x + 26 = 98

2x = 72

x = 36