PSLE The sum of two whole numbers is 3603.
- 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
= 3603 - 1
= 3602
Largest difference between the two numbers
= 3602 - 1
= 3601
(b)
Smaller number = 1
Larger number = 3602
Answer(s): (a) 3601; (b) 1, 3602