Question

Find the values of the letters in each of the following and give reasons for the steps involved:

$4A$
$\underset{–}{+98}$
$\underset{–}{CB3}$

• A. $B=4,C=1$
• B. $B=5,C=1$
• C. $B=4,C=5$
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A $B=4,C=1$

$4A$
$\underset{–}{+98}$
$\underset{–}{CB3}$
Here, $A+8=3$ (a number whose one's digit is 3)
$\therefore$ $A$ should be $5$.

Now, $1+4+9=14$

So, $B=4$ and $C=1$

Thus, the puzzle can be solved as shown in right side.

$45$
$\underset{–}{+98}$
$\underset{–}{143}$

Hence, the answer is $B=4,C=1$.