SOLUTION: a number consists of two digits. one of the digit is greater than another by 5.when the digits are reversed, the number becomes 3/8 of the original number. Find the number.

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Question 1089800: a number consists of two digits. one of the digit is greater than another by 5.when the digits are reversed, the number becomes 3/8 of the original number. Find the number.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Number, 10t%2Bu

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system%28u=2%2Ct=7%29

Number: 72