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1. The sum of two numbers is 56. If three times of the smaller number is one-half of the larger number, what is the larger number?
- A. 16
- B. 16
- C. 16
- D. 16
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
let, the larger number = x
smaller number = x - 56
atq,
3(56 - x) = x/2
or,7x/2 = 168
or,x = 24*2 = 48
so, the larger number is = 48 (ans)
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