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The sum of two numbers is 12. When three times the first number is added to 5 times the second number, the resultant number is 44. The two numbers are: .

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5, 7

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4, 8

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6, 6

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10, 2

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Solution

The correct option is B
4, 8

Let one number be x

Other number = (12 - x)

As per the given information

3x + 5(12 - x) = 44

3x + 60 - 5x = 44

-2x+ 60 = 44

2x = 60 - 44

2x = 16

x = 8

Other number = (12 - 8) = 4

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