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The sum of two numbers is 85 and their difference is 27. What is the larger number?

  1. 29
  2. 43.5
  3. 27
  4. 56

Answer

D. 56

Solution

Larger = (sum + difference)/2 = (85 + 27)/2 = 56.

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