Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Number

    If the product of two numbers is 10 and the sum of the two numbers is 7, then the larger of the numbers is

    ক)
    -2
    খ)
    2
    গ)
    4
    ঘ)
    5

    Explanation

    Let, larger number = x and small number = y So, xy=10 and, x+y=7--------(i) We know, (x-y)2=(x+y)2 - 4xy =(7)2 - 4×10 =49 - 40 =9 so, x-y=3--------(ii) Now, (i)+(ii) 2x=10 => x=10/2 => x=5 So, larger number = 5 (Ans.)

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