CAT 2002QA Question 8

Number TheoryEasy

Number S is equal to the square of the sum of the digits of a 2 digit number D. If the difference between S and D is 27, then D is

Answer & solution

  • A

    32

  • 54

  • C

    64

  • D

    52

Solution

Let S be the square of the sum of the digits.

Substituting options,

Option 1, (3 + 2)2 – 24 ≠ 27

Option 2, (5 + 4)2 − 54 = 27

Hence, option (b).

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