A two digit number is obtained by multiplying the sum of digits by 8. Also it is obtained by multiplying the difference of digits by 14 and adding 2 . Find the number.

Asked by archana | 30th Jan, 2017, 08:58: PM

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Answered by Rebecca Fernandes | 31st Jan, 2017, 08:12: AM

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