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# If one number exceeds another number by 13 and the larger

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If one number exceeds another number by 13 and the larger [#permalink]  18 Jun 2018, 09:51
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If one number exceeds another number by 13 and the larger number is $$\frac{3}{2}$$ times the smaller number, then the smaller number is

A. 13

B. 26

C. 31

D. 39

E. 65
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Re: If one number exceeds another number by 13 and the larger [#permalink]  28 Jun 2018, 12:08
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If one number exceeds another number by 13 and the larger number is $$\frac{3}{2}$$ times the smaller number, then the smaller number is

A. 13

B. 26

C. 31

D. 39

E. 65

Let L be Larger one and S be shorter one.

Given L - S = 13 and also given that L = 3/2(S)

Sub this value in above equation.

3/2(S) - S = 13

=> S = 26.

B.
Re: If one number exceeds another number by 13 and the larger   [#permalink] 28 Jun 2018, 12:08
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