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    Question

    The average of two numbers is 6 more than the smaller

    number among them. If the greater number is 100% more than the smaller number, then find the sum of the two numbers.
    A 32 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 34 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 36 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 38 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the smaller number be 4x.
    Greater = 2 × 4x = 8x.
    ATQ, 4x + 6 = (4x + 8x) / 2 = 6x
    ⇒ x = 3
    Sum = 12x = 12 × 3 = 36.

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