general math MCQ #1144

If the sum of two numbers is 33 and their difference is 15, the smaller number is :__________?

general math MCQ #1144

  1. Question 1

    Q1. If the sum of two numbers is 33 and their difference is 15, the smaller number is :__________?

    • A) 9
    • B) 12
    • C) 15
    • D) 18

    Answer: 9

    Explanation: Two simultaneous equations x+y=33 and x−y=15 give the smaller number y = (33−15)/2 = 9.