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The sum of the digits of a two digit number is 8. The difference between them is 4. If the ten's digit is greater than the unit's digit then the number is :

  1. 26

  2. 53

  3. 71

  4. 62

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Answer

Let ten's digit be x and unit's digit be y.

Given,

Sum of digits = 8

∴ x + y = 8 ………(1)

Difference between digits = 4

∴ x - y = 4 ………(2)

Adding equation (1) and (2), we get :

⇒ (x + y) + (x - y) = 8 + 4

⇒ x + x + y - y = 12

⇒ 2x = 12

⇒ x = 122\dfrac{12}{2} = 6.

Substituting value of x in equation (1), we get :

⇒ 6 + y = 8

⇒ y = 8 - 6 = 2.

Number = 10x + y = 10(6) + 2 = 60 + 2 = 62.

Hence, Option 4 is the correct option.

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