Aptitude - Problems on Numbers - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Problems on Numbers - General Questions (Q.No. 5)
5.
A two-digit number is such that the product of the digits is 8. When 18 is added to the number, then the digits are reversed. The number is:
Answer: Option
Explanation:
| Let the ten's and unit digit be x and | 8 | respectively. |
| x |
| Then, |  |
10x + | 8 |  |
+ 18 = 10 x | 8 | + x |
| x | x |
10x2 + 8 + 18x = 80 + x2
9x2 + 18x - 72 = 0
x2 + 2x - 8 = 0
(x + 4)(x - 2) = 0
x = 2.
Discussion:
43 comments Page 5 of 5.
Mitun C Das said:
8 years ago
Answer is absolutely 24. I agree.
(1)
Anwar said:
9 years ago
Why we take x and 1/8 explain?
Krans said:
1 decade ago
Can you said in another way?
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