Question: The sum of two even numbers is 6 more than twice of the smaller number. If the difference between these two numbers is 6, then which is definitely the smaller number? [IBPS RRB (PO) 2014]
Options:
A) 18
B) 20
C) Data provided are not adequate to answer the question
D) 12
E) 24
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Let the first even number be $ x. $
Then, second even number is $ x+6. $
Now, $ x+x+6=2x+6 $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ 2x+6=2x+6 $
Hence, data provided is not sufficient.