The difference of two numbers is 11 and one-fifth of their sum is Find the numbers.

The difference of two numbers is 11 and one-fifth of their sum is Find the numbers.

A 28 and 17

B 28 and 18

C 28 and 19

D none of these

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

According to ques,

x-y=11..................(1)

again

(x+y)/5=9

x+y=45.......................(2)

we get equation (1)+(2)

x=28

y=(28-11)=17