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There are two numbers, the difference between them is equal to twice the smaller number. The sum of the two number is 68. Find the product of the two numbers

A

868

B

965

C

814

D

986

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The correct Answer is:
a
Let the smaller number be x
The other number is `68 -x`
`68 - x- x = 2x`
`68 = 4x`
`:. X = 17`
`:.` Bigger number `= 68 - 17 = 51`
`:.` Product of the number = 867
Hence, the correct option is (a)
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