Question

The sum of two numbers is 95. If one exceeds the other by 15, then the smaller of the two is

(a) 40

(b) 35

(c) 45

(d) 55

Answer 1

Let first number = x

Then second number = x + 15

$\therefore$ x + x + 15 = 95 $\Rightarrow$ 2x = 95 -15 = 80

$\Rightarrow x=\frac{80}{2}=40$

$\Rightarrow$ Smaller number = 40