Q.

The sum of two numbers is 27 and product is 182. The numbers are:

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a

12 and 15

b

13 and 14

c

13 and 24

d

12 and 13

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Explanation: Let x is one number
Another number = 27 – x
Product of two numbers = 182
x(27 – x) = 182
⇒ x2 – 27x – 182 = 0
⇒ x2 – 13x – 14x + 182 = 0
⇒ x(x – 13) -14(x – 13) = 0
⇒ (x – 13)(x -14) = 0
⇒ x = 13 or x = 14

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