- A29
- B38
- C47
- D58
Step-by-Step Solution
Let the digits be a (tens) and b (units). Reversed minus original = 9(b − a) = 27, so b − a = 3. With a + b = 11, we get a = 4 and b = 7. The number is 47 (indeed 74 = 47 + 27).
Answer: C) 47
When the digits of a two-digit number are reversed, the new number is 27 more than the original. If the sum of the digits is 11, what is the original number?
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