SOLUTION: The sum of two numbers is 24 more than their difference. Which of the following is the value of one of the numbers? A. 0 B. 6 C. 12 D. 24 E. 48

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Question 243400: The sum of two numbers is 24 more than their difference. Which of the following is the value of one of the numbers?
A. 0 B. 6 C. 12 D. 24 E. 48
Answer by GARGI(3) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the nos are x AND y ,WITH THE HELP OF GIVEN DATA WE CAN GET A EQUATION,i.e.
X+Y=X-Y+24
i.e. 2y= 24
i.e. y = 12
one no is 12 So ANC. C. 12