Question

    If the sum of two positive numbers is 37 and the

    difference between these two numbers is 5, then what is the product of the two numbers?
    A 428 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 396 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 414 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 336 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the numbers be ‘x’ and ‘x + 5’. Then, x + x + 5 = 37 Or, 2x + 5 = 37 Or, x = (37 – 5)/2 = 16 So, the two numbers are 16 and 21. So, the product of the two numbers = 16 × 21 = 336

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