The sum of two numbers is 60. If one number is 40, then the other number is

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Solution

The correct option is C
20

Let the two numbers be $x$ and $y$ .

We know, $x + y$ = 60 and $y$ = 40.

We need to find $x$ .
We know, $(x + y) - y = x$
i.e., 60 – 40 = $x$
$⟹$ $x$ = 20

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