PSLE The sum of two whole numbers is 3872.
- 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
= 3872 - 1
= 3871
Largest difference between the two numbers
= 3871 - 1
= 3870
(b)
Smaller number = 1
Larger number = 3871
Answer(s): (a) 3870; (b) 1, 3871