Staff Selection Commission Quantitative Aptitude — Question 347

Question

The sum of two numbers is 50 and their difference is 10. Find the larger number.

1. 25
2. 30
3. 35
4. 40

Correct answer

B — 30

Explanation (English)

Let numbers be x and y. x + y = 50, x - y = 10. Adding: 2x = 60, x = 30

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