The sum of two numbers is 437 and their product is 21982. Find the numbers.
Let the two numbers be x and y
x + y = 437...........(1)
xy = 21982
(x - y)2 = (x+y)2 - 4xy
(x - y)2 = 103041
(x - y) = 321...........(2)
By solving (1) & (2) we get,
x = 379 and y = 58.
C is correct choice.
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