Q.

24 is divided into two parts such that 7 times the first part added to 5 times the second part makes 146. Find each part.


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a

12,13

b

11,23

c

13,11

d

12,14 

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Let first part = x
then second part = 24 – x  (∵ Sum = 24)
According to the condition,
7x+5(24−x)=146
7x+1205x=146
2x=146120=26
x = 262 = 13
∴ First part = 13 and second part = 24 - 13 = 11
Hence, Option (3) is the correct answer.
  
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24 is divided into two parts such that 7 times the first part added to 5 times the second part makes 146. Find each part.