Arithmetic Ability
Problems on Numbers

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Q.

The sum of the two digits of a number is 8. If the number is subtracted from the number obtained by reversing its digits, the result is 54. Find the number ?

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Correct choice: D

Explanation:

Any two digit number can be written as (10P + Q), where P is the digit in the tens place and Q is the digit in the units place. P + Q = 8 ----- (1) (10Q + P) - (10P + Q) = 54 9(Q - P) = 54 (Q - P) = 6 ----- (2) Solve (1) and (2) P = 1 and Q = 7 The required number is = 17
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