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Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 4: Simple Equations - Problems and SolutionsQuestion 69
Class 7 - Mathematics - Unit 4: Simple Equations - Problems and Solutions
Question. 69
A number exceeds the other number by 12. If their sum is 72, find the numbers.
Answer:
30 and 42
Detailed Answer with Explanation:
Let smaller number = x, then larger = x + 12.
x + (x + 12) = 72 ⇒ 2x + 12 = 72 ⇒ 2x = 60 ⇒ x = 30.
Other = 42.