The average of nine 2 digit numbers is decreased by 6 when the digits of one of the 2 digit numbers is interchanged. Find the difference between the digits of that number.
Let the two digits of the number are $$a$$ and $$b$$
Two digit number = $$10a+b$$
Two digit number when digits are interchanged = $$10b+a$$
According to the problem,
$$\frac{\text{Sum of remaining 8 numbers}+10a+b}{9}-6=\frac{\text{Sum of remaining 8 numbers}+10b+a}{9}$$
$$\Rightarrow$$Â Sum of remaining 8 numbers $$+10a+b-54=$$ Sum of remaining 8 numbers $$+10b+a$$
$$\Rightarrow$$ Â $$9a-9b=54$$
$$\Rightarrow$$ Â $$9\left(a-b\right)=54$$
$$\Rightarrow$$ Â $$a-b=6$$
$$\therefore\ $$Difference between digits of the number = 6
Hence, the correct answer is Option A
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