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Q. The ratio of a two-digit natural number to a number formed by reversing its digits is 13:31. The number of such pairs is:

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1
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3
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More than 3
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The correct option is C
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Let the two digit number =ab10a+b
By reversing, ba 10b+a
Now ab: ba =13:31
So, 31(10a+b)=13(10b+a)a:b=1:3
Possible numbers are 13,26, and 39.

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