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1. The sum of the two numbers is 22. Five times one number is equal to 6 times the other. The bigger of the two numbers is:

  • A. 10
  • B. 10
  • C. 10
  • D. 10

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Solution:

Let the two number is x and y,

Given that,
                  5x = 6y………..(i)        ; (here x is the bigger one)
                  x + y = 22 ……(ii)


Now, from equation (ii),
        x + y = 22
   => 6x + 6y = 22*6                       ; ( Multiplying both sides by 6)
   => 6x + 5x = 132                        ; ( from equation (i) )
   => 11x = 132
   => x =132 / 11
   => x = 12


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