In a two digit number, the digit at the unit's place is 1 less than twice the digit at the ten's place. If the digits at unit's and ten's place are interchanged, the difference between the new and the original number is less than the original number by 20. The original number is :
A. 59
B. 23
C. 35
D. 47
Answer: Option D
Solution (By Examveda Team)
Let the ten's digits be xUnit digit be 2x - 1
Original number :
= 10x + 2x - 1
= 12x - 1
New number :
= 10(2x - 1) + x
= 20x - 10 + x
= 21x - 10
According to the question,
(21x - 10) - (12x - 1) = (12x - 1) - 20
9x - 9 = 12x - 21
3x = 12
x = 4
Original number :
= 12x - 1
= 12 × 4 - 1
= 47
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Three numbers are in ratio 1 : 2 : 3 and HCF is 12. The numbers are:
A. 12, 24, 36
B. 11, 22, 33
C. 12, 24, 32
D. 5, 10, 15

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