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Download Solution PDFTwo numbers differ by 5. If their product is 336 then the sum of the two numbers is
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WEBCSC 05/2021 Common Official Paper (Morning Shift)
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 3 : 37
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Download Solution PDFGiven:
x - y = 5
xy = 336
Formula Used:
(x + y)2 = (x - y)2 + 4xy
Calculation:
Let x and y two numbers.
(x + y)2 = (x - y)2 + 4xy
⇒ (x + y)2 = 52 + 4 × 336
⇒ (x + y)2 = 25 + 1344
⇒ (x + y)2 = 1369
⇒ (x + y) = √1369 = 37
Thus, sum of two numbers = 37
∴ The correct answer is option (3).
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