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The sum of the squares of two odd numbers is 11570. The square of the smaller number is 5329. What is the other number?
- A73
- B75
- C78
- D79
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Solution
let the two numbers be a and b , where b is the smaller number
$(a)^2$ + $(b)^2$ = 11570
$(a)^2$ + 5329 = 11570
$(a)^2$ = 6241 = 79 x 79
a = 79
Hence option D is correct
let the two numbers be a and b , where b is the smaller number
$(a)^2$ + $(b)^2$ = 11570
$(a)^2$ + 5329 = 11570
$(a)^2$ = 6241 = 79 x 79
a = 79
Hence option D is correct