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Question 1015491: The sum of two numbers is 92. If twice the smaller number is subtracted from the larger​
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The sum of two no. is 92
let smallest no. is= x
then largest no. is = 92-x
according to question
(92-x)-2x=14.14
3x=92-14.14
x=77.86/3
x=25.95
so smallest no. =25.95
largest no=92-25.95
=66.05