The difference between two numbers is 24

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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Number System (1)

Question:

The difference between two numbers is 24. If one number is 2 times the second. Then the two numbers will be:

Options:

36, 12

48, 24

32, 8

12, 6

Correct Answer:

48, 24

Explanation:

Difference between two numbers = 24

a-b = 24

Also, a = 2b

Thus, 2b-b = 24

b = 24

a = 48

The correct answer is Option (2) → 48, 24