The sum of two numbers is 184. If one-third of one exceeds one-seventh of the other by 8,  find the smaller number

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  1. 92
  2. 84
  3. 72
  4. 76

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Option 3 : 72
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Given:

The sum of two numbers = 184

Calculation:

Let the numbers be x and (184 − x)

According to the question,

x × (1/3) - (184 − x)/7 = 8

⇒ (7x - 552 + 3x)/21 = 8

⇒ 7x - 552 + 3x = 8 × 21

⇒ 10x = 168 + 552

⇒ x = 720/10 = 72

One number = 72

Other number = 184 − x = 184 - 72 = 112

∴ The smaller number is 72.

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