Question

The sum of two numbers is 95. If one exceeds the other by 15, then the smaller of the two is 

A. 40 

B. 35 

C. 45 

D. 55

Answer 1

Let the numbers be x and 95 - x 

⇒ 95 - x - x = 15 

By cross multiplication 

⇒ - 2x = - 80 

⇒ x = 40 

So, the numbers are 40 and 95 – 40 = 55