Quantitative Aptitude Ques 1235

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.