The sum of two positive numbers is (21), and their product is (108). What is the larger number?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: (12)
Let the numbers be (x) and (21-x), then (x(21-x)=108). The roots are (9) and (12), so the larger number is (12).
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(12)
Why is this the correct answer?
Let the numbers be (x) and (21-x), then (x(21-x)=108). The roots are (9) and (12), so the larger number is (12).
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 10 Mathematics question. Chapter: Quadratic Equations. Topic: Word Problems and Applications.
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