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A two digit number is such that the sum of the ones and the tens digit is 10. If the digits are reversed, then the new number formed exceeds the original number by 54. Find the number.

A two digit number is such that the sum of the ones and the tens digit is 10. If the digits are reversed, then the new number formed exceeds the original number by 54. Find the number.

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John
Let the digit be xy

x + y = 10 ........................... (i)

When reversed the number becomes yx.

Get the total value for the original and reversed numbers.

10x + y + 54 = 10y + x

54 = x - 10x + 10y - y

54 = -9x + 9y .................. (ii)

Solve the equation (i) and (ii)

9(x + y = 10)

-9x + 9y = 90

-9x + 9y = 54 + (add eqns)

18y = 144

y = 8;

x + 8 = 10;

x = 2

The number is 28.
johnmulu answered the question on June 8, 2017 at 12:33

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