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    Question

    The average of two numbers is 5 more than the smaller

    number among them. If the greater number is 60% more than the smaller number, then find the sum of the two numbers.
    A 120 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 125 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 130 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 135 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 140 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the smaller number be 10x.
    Greater = 1.6 × 10x = 16x.
    ATQ, 10x + 5 = (10x + 16x) / 2 = 13x
    ⇒ x = 5
    Sum = 26x = 26 × 5 = 130.

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