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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.

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 [#permalink] New post   16 Aug 2021, 22:08
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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.

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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