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A number is larger than half of 100. It is more than 6 tens and less than 8 tens. The sum of its digits is 9. The tens digit is the double of the ones digit. What is the number ?

Options

A

72

B

63

C

54

D

81

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Correct Answer :

Option B

63

Solution :

The correct option is 63.

Let's solve the problem step-by-step using the given clues:

1. "A number is larger than half of 100."
Half of 100 is equal to:
1002=50
So, the number must be greater than 50.

2. "It is more than 6 tens and less than 8 tens."
6 tens = 60
8 tens = 80
So, the number is strictly between 60 and 80. This means the tens digit must be either 6 or 7.

3. "The tens digit is the double of the ones digit."
Let the tens digit be t and the ones digit be o.
We are given that t=2×o.
Since t can only be 6 or 7:
- If t=6, then o=62=3. This gives the number 63.
- If t=7, o would not be a whole number (72=3.5), which is invalid for a digit.

4. "The sum of its digits is 9."
Let's verify this for 63:
6+3=9
This condition is also satisfied.

Therefore, the number is 63.

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