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The sum of two numbers is equal to 272. When the numbers are divided, the quotient is 3 and the remainder is 52. Find the difference of the numbers.

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Answer:

the difference of the numbers are 217 and 55.

Explanation:

a+b=272

a/b=3…52

a=3b+52

4b+52=272

4b=220

b=55

a=272-55=217

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