The sum of two numbers is 29. If one number is 5 greater than the other, then the bigger number is
A) 12
B) 15
C) 17
D) 14
Correct option is (C) 17
The smaller number is x.
\(\therefore\) other number is x+5.
\((\because\) One number is 5 greater than the other)
Given that sum of two numbers is 29.
\(\therefore\) x + (x+5) = 29
\(\Rightarrow\) 2x = 29 - 5 = 24
\(\Rightarrow\) x = \(\frac{24}2\) = 12
\(\therefore\) Greater (bigger) number = x+5 = 12+5 = 17.