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The sum of two numbers is 234560. One number is 10010 greater than the other. What is the greater number?

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B

Step-by-step solution

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  1. Define the variables and set up the equations.

    Let the two numbers be xx and yy.
    From the problem statement, the sum of the two numbers is 234560:

    x+y=234560(1)x + y = 234560 \quad (1)

    One number is 10010 greater than the other. Let xx be the greater number:

    x=y+10010x = y + 10010

    Rearrange this equation to make it easier to solve with the first equation:

    x−y=10010(2)x - y = 10010 \quad (2)
  2. Solve the system of equations.

    Add equation (1) and equation (2):

    (x+y)+(x−y)=234560+10010(x + y) + (x - y) = 234560 + 10010 2x=2445702x = 244570
  3. Find the value of xx.

    Divide by 2 to find xx:

    x=2445702x = \frac{244570}{2} x=122285x = 122285
  4. Find the value of yy.

    Substitute the value of xx into equation (1):

    122285+y=234560122285 + y = 234560 y=234560−122285y = 234560 - 122285 y=112275y = 112275
  5. Identify the greater number and select the correct option.

    The two numbers are 122285 and 112275. The greater number is 122285.
    Comparing this with the given options:
    (A) 112275
    (B) 122285
    (C) 132285
    (D) 117280

    The correct option is (B).

    The greater number is B) 122285\boxed{\text{B) } \textbf{122285}}.

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