Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Number

    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 ?

    ক)
    28
    খ)
    19
    গ)
    37
    ঘ)
    17

    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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