The sum of two numbers is 29. If one number is 5 greater than the other, then the bigger number is
The sum of two numbers is 29. If one number is 5 greater than the other, then the bigger number is
A) 12
B) 15
C) 17
D) 14
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Correct option is (C) 17
The smaller number is x.
\(\therefore\) other number is x+5.
\((\because\) One number is 5 greater than the other)
Given that sum of two numbers is 29.
\(\therefore\) x + (x+5) = 29
\(\Rightarrow\) 2x = 29 - 5 = 24
\(\Rightarrow\) x = \(\frac{24}2\) = 12
\(\therefore\) Greater (bigger) number = x+5 = 12+5 = 17.
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