Mathematical Puzzles
Medium
2 min
A two-digit number has digits whose sum is 10 and whose product is 24. The tens digit is smaller than the units digit. What is the number?
Hint
The two digits multiply to 24.
Answer
46.
Explanation
The digit pair is 4 and 6 because 4 + 6 = 10 and 4 × 6 = 24. Since the tens digit is smaller, the number is 46.
Step-by-Step Solution
Possible digits = 4 and 6.
Tens digit = 4.
Units digit = 6.
Number = 46.
Tens digit = 4.
Units digit = 6.
Number = 46.