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    Question

    if the sum of two numbers is 360,

    and one of the numbers is 50% more than the other number, find the larger number.
    A 216 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 255 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 265 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,'Let the smaller number be '2x'. So, the larger number = 1.50 × 2x = '3x'. As per the question, 2x + 3x = 360 Or, 5x = 360 Or, x = 72 So, the larger number = 3x = 3 × 72 = 216

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