The sum of the squares of two numbers is 3341 and the diference of their squares is 891. The numbers are :

A 35 and 46

B 35 and 50

C 40 and 55

D 45 and 60

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

Let the numbers be x and y. Then,

 

x^2+y^2=3341......(1)

 

x^2-y^2=891......(2)

 

Adding (i) and (ii), we get : 2x^2=4232 or x^2= 2116 or x =46

 

Subtracting (ii) from (i), we get : 2y^2= 2450 or y^2 = 1225 or y = 35

 

So, the numbers are 35 and 46

 

 

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