Aptitude - Problems on Numbers - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Problems on Numbers - General Questions (Q.No. 9)
9.
In a two-digit, if it is known that its unit's digit exceeds its ten's digit by 2 and that the product of the given number and the sum of its digits is equal to 144, then the number is:
24
26
42
46
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let the ten's digit be x.

Then, unit's digit = x + 2.

Number = 10x + (x + 2) = 11x + 2.

Sum of digits = x + (x + 2) = 2x + 2.

(11x + 2)(2x + 2) = 144

22x2 + 26x - 140 = 0

11x2 + 13x - 70 = 0

(x - 2)(11x + 35) = 0

x = 2.

Hence, required number = 11x + 2 = 24.

Discussion:
42 comments Page 4 of 5.

Kranth said:   1 decade ago
Confusing in the answer. There is not clearence.

Mamta said:   1 decade ago
confusing... can it be little more simplified

BASAVRAJ said:   9 years ago
Well said. Your explanation is good @Naresh.

Gurleen said:   7 years ago
Not clear. Please explain in an easy way.
(1)

Karthi said:   1 decade ago
It is confusing please explain about 10x.

Shiwani said:   9 years ago
Why we added x instead of 10x to (x+2)?
(1)

Ayesha said:   10 years ago
How x=2 and y=x+2=4 came?

Sandeep said:   1 decade ago
Nice explanation naresh.

Anjali said:   9 years ago
Correct answer @Naresh.

Bharathi said:   1 decade ago
How unit digit is x+2 ?


Post your comments here:

Your comments will be displayed after verification.