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The difference between a two-digit number and the number obtained by interchanging the digits is 36. The two digits are in the 2:1 ratio. The number is

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48
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84
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21
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12
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Solution

The correct option is A 84
Let the number be 10x+y
According to question,
10x+y(10y+x)=36xy=2=>x=2y10x+y(10y+x)=36=>10×2y+y(10y+2y)=36=>20y+y12y=36=>9y=36=>y=4x=2y=>x=2×4=8
Required number 10x+y=10×8+4=84

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