The difference between two numbers is 30. The smaller number is 13 more than half of the greater number. What is the greater number?

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  1. 56
  2. 64
  3. 72
  4. 86
  5. 94

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Option 4 : 86
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Let the greater number be x.

Then, the smaller number = (x/2) + 13 

Given:

Difference = x - [(x/2) + 13] = 30

x - (x/2) - 13 = 30

x/2 = 30 + 13

x/2 = 43

x = 86

Thus, the correct answer is 86.

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