Question

Two different whole numbers add up to 140. One of them is a 2-digit number and the other is a 3-digit number what are the two numbers that will give the greatest possible different? After answering pls give a explanation why is ur answer that

Answer 1

Answer: Greatest possible difference: 10 + 130

Explanation:

Since 10 is the smallest 2-digit number, and since adding it with 130 fills the requirement, there cannot possibly be a bigger difference than between 10 and 130.