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    Question

    The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 11. When

    the digits are interchanged, the new number is 27 more than the original number. What is the original number?
    A 54 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 75 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 47 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 33 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the number be 10x + y, where x is tens digit and y is units digit. x + y = 11 …(1) Interchanging digits β†’ new number = 10y + x Given: 10y + x = 10x + y + 27 β‡’ 9y – 9x = 27 β†’ y – x = 3 …(2) From (1) and (2): x + y = 11 y – x = 3 Adding: 2y = 14 β†’ y = 7 Then x = 11 – 7 = 4 Number = 47.

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