Question

Find the value of A + B from the following riddle:

• A. 47.51
• B. 47.41
• C. 46.51
• D. 46.41

Answer 1

The correct option is A 47.51

The riddle is given as:
"A is 32.13 more than B and B is 42.31 less than 50."

Here, the riddle can be simplified into equations.

The equation for A can be formed as:


Similarly, the equation for B is formed as:


Calculating 50.00 - 42.31 using the standard method, we get:


Hence, B = 7.69

Now, A = B + 32.13
∴ A = 7.69 + 32.13

Calculating 7.69 + 32.13 using the standard method, we get:


Hence, A = 39.82

∴ Values are A = 39.82 and B = 7.69
So, A + B = 39.82 + 7.69

Calculating 39.82 + 7.69 using the standard method, we get:


∴ The value of A + B is 47.51.