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    Question

    The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 12. When

    the digits are interchanged, the number decreases by 18. Find 160% of the number.
    A 120 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 148 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 112 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 135 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let unit digit = x, tens digit = y Number = (10y + x) ATQ, y + x = 12 β€”β€”β€” (I) (10y + x) – (10x + y) = 18 β†’ 9(y – x) = 18 β†’ y – x = 2 β€”β€”β€” (II) Add (I) and (II): 2y = 14 β†’ y = 7 Then x = 12 – 7 = 5 Number = 10(7) + 5 = 75 160% of 75 = 1.6 Γ— 75 = 120

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