The different between a two-digit number and the number obtained by interchanging the positions of its digits is 36. What is the difference between the two digits of its of that number ?

The different between a two-digit number and the number obtained by interchanging the positions of its digits is 36. What is the difference between the two digits of its of that number ? Correct Answer 4

Let the ten's digit be x and unit's digit be y. Then, (10x + y) - (10y + x) = 36 ⇒ 9(x - y) = 36 ⇒ x - y = 4

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