Question

Sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 8. The digit in tens place is thrice the digit in unit place. Find the number.

• A. 62

Answer 1

The correct option is A 62
$\text{Let the digit in unit place be}x.\text{So, the digit in tens place will be}3x.$

According to the given data,

$3x+x=84x=8x=\frac{8}{4}x=2$

$\text{Digit in unit place is 2.}\text{The digit in tens place is}3\times 2=6$

$\text{So, the number is 62.}$