Sum of two numbers is $25$ and their difference is $9$. Larger number is

Sum of two numbers is $25$ and their difference is $9$. Larger number is
  1. $17$
  2. $8$
  3. $16$
  4. $9$

Solution

$x + y = 25, x - y = 9$. Add: $2x = 34 \Rightarrow x = 17$.

Asked in: MH-SSC-9

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