Subject

    Quantitative Aptitude

    Topic

    Number

    What is the sum of two consecutive even numbers, the difference of whose squares is 84?

    ক)
    34
    খ)
    38
    গ)
    42
    ঘ)
    46

    Explanation

    Let the numbers be x and x + 2. Then, (x + 2)2 - x2 = 84 => 4x + 4 = 84 => 4x = 80 => x = 20. So, The required sum = x + (x + 2) = 2x + 2 = 42.

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