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A number consists of two digits. The digit in ten's place exceeds the digit in unit's place by 4. The sum of the digits is 1/7 of the number. Find the number.

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Let the digit at units place = xLet the digit at tens place = yNow, original number = 10y+xAccording to first condition :-x + y = 4 ....1According to second condition :x + y = 1710y+x7x + 7y = 10y + x6x - 3y = 02x - y = 0y = 2x ....2Put the value of y from 2 in 1, we get-x + 2x = 4x = 4Now, from 1, we get-4 + y = 4y = 8Now, original number = 10×8+4 = 84

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