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The difference of two numbers is 3. Their sum is 13. Which is the greater number amongst the two numbers?


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9

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6

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C

8

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7

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Solution

The correct option is C

8


Let one number be x

Other number = 13 - x

Difference = 3

(13 - x) - x = 3

13 - x - x = 3

13 - 2x = 3

10- 2x = 0

2x = 10

x = 5

So, other number is 13 - 5 = 8


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