Question

The sum of two numbers is 400. The smaller number

is 100 less than the larger number, n.
What is the value of n?
a.150
b.200
c.250
d.300

Answer 1

The answer is c, 250.

Explanation:

Smaller number = n - 100

Bigger number = n

n + n - 100 = 400

2n = 500

n = 250

Check that this is true:

250 + 250 - 100 = 400

Answer 2

c, 250 would be the answer