The sum of two numbers is twice their difference. If the ...
The sum of two numbers is twice their difference. If the difference of the numbers is P, find the larger of the two numbers
p/2
3p/2
5p/2
3p
Correct answer is B
Let the numbers be x and y
x+y = 2p.....(i)
x-y = p......(ii)
2x = 3p
x = 3p/2