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In a two digit number the sum of the digits is 9. Also, when 27 is subtracted from the number the digits are reversed. Find the number?
Solution:
If we consider the digits at the unit's place and at the ten's place be x and y respectively,
then the given number = 10 y + x
Also, the digits are reversed when 27 is subtracted from the above number.
So,
10 y + x - 27 = 10x + y
⇒ 10y-y-27 = 10x-x
⇒ 9y-27 = 9x
⇒ 9y-9x = 27
⇒ y-x = 3 - Eq. I
Also given:
x+y = 9 - Eq. II
Adding Eq. I and Eq. II:
2y = 12 ⇒ y = 12/2 = 6
From Eq. II,
x = 9-y
⇒ x = 9-6 = 3
Thus, the number is 10(6) + 3 = 63
The number is 10(6) + 3 = 63