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Let x & y be two 2-digit numbers such that y is obtained by reversing the digits of x. Suppose they also satisfy x2y2=m2 for some positive integer m. The value of x+y+m is.


A

88

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B

112

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C

144

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D

154

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Solution

The correct option is D

154


xab or x=10a+b

yba or y=10b+a

Now x2y2=(10a+b)2(10b+a)2

=99(a2b2)

=32×11(a+b)(ab) ------ (1)

According of Q

(a+b)(ab)=11 and ab=1

a+b=11 and ab=1

a=6,b=5

Hence: x=65; y=56 & m=33

x+y+m=154


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