PSLE The sum of two whole numbers is 4097.
- What is the largest difference between the two numbers?
- Write down these two numbers in ascending order. (Eg 1, 2)
(a)
To have the largest difference, the smaller number must be 1.
Larger number
= 4097 - 1
= 4096
Largest difference between the two numbers
= 4096 - 1
= 4095
(b)
Smaller number = 1
Larger number = 4096
Answer(s): (a) 4095; (b) 1, 4096