Sum of two numbers is $40$, difference is $10$. Larger number is

Sum of two numbers is $40$, difference is $10$. Larger number is
  1. $25$
  2. $15$
  3. $20$
  4. $30$

Solution

$2x = 50 \Rightarrow x = 25$.

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