Sum of two numbers is 22. Five times of one number equals to six times of second number. Which is the larger number of these two?
Verified Answer
A. 10
B. 12
C. 15
D. 16
Explanation:
Let the two numbers be x and y. x + y = 22 and 5x = 6y. Solving these equations gives x = 12 and y = 10. The larger number is 12.