SOLUTION: Two numbers differ by 225. If the greater number is divided by the smaller one, the quotient equals 2 with a remainder 5. Find the numbers. Select one: a. Cannot Be Determined

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Question 998809: Two numbers differ by 225. If the greater number is divided by the smaller one, the quotient equals 2 with a remainder 5. Find the numbers.
Select one:
a. Cannot Be Determined
b. Both 445 and 220
c. 445
d. 220

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two numbers differ by 225.




If the greater number is divided by the smaller one, the quotient equals 2 with a remainder 5.

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