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Q: A number is 2 more than thrice the second number and 4 times the smaller number is 5 more than the greater number. What is greater number ?

1
7
2
23
3
9
4
21

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Answer : 2. "23"
Explanation :
Answer: B) 23 Explanation: Let the greater and smaller number be p and q respectively. 4q = p + 5 ------ (I) p = 3q+2 ------- (II) From equation (I) and (II) q = 7 p = 23

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