PSLE The sum of two whole numbers is 3684.
- 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
= 3684 - 1
= 3683
Largest difference between the two numbers
= 3683 - 1
= 3682
(b)
Smaller number = 1
Larger number = 3683
Answer(s): (a) 3682; (b) 1, 3683