CMAT
Maths Puzzle
Numerical Ability
Age Problem
The sum of a 2-digit number and the number obtained by reversing the digits is a perfect square. How many such numbers exist?
Option
(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 6
(d) 8
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- Option (d)
ab + ba = P.S.
(10a + b) + (10b + a) = P.S
so, 11 (a +b) = P.S.
This will happen only when (a+b) = 11
so, the possible numbers are: 29, 92, 38, 83, 47, 74, 56, 65...........8 numbers. - 8 years agoHelpfull: Yes(3) No(4)
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