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If 3 times the lesser of two numbers is added to the greater, the resu
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If 3 times the lesser of two numbers is added to the greater, the result is 35. If 5 times the lesser is subtracted from the greater, the result is 75.
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
10 % of the greater number |
The absolute value of the lesser number |
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
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Re: If 3 times the lesser of two numbers is added to the greater, the resu
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16 Aug 2021, 22:08
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Carcass wrote:
If 3 times the lesser of two numbers is added to the greater, the result is 35. If 5 times the lesser is subtracted from the greater, the result is 75.
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Quantity A |
Quantity B |
10 % of the greater number |
The absolute value of the lesser number |
A) Quantity A is greater.
B) Quantity B is greater.
C) The two quantities are equal.
D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Let the greater number be \(G\) and lesser number be \(L\)
G + 3L = 35, and
G - 5L = 75
Upon solving;
L = -5
G = 50
Col. A: 0.10(50) = 5
Col. B: |-5| = 5
Hence, option C
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