PSLE The sum of two whole numbers is 4533.
- 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
= 4533 - 1
= 4532
Largest difference between the two numbers
= 4532 - 1
= 4531
(b)
Smaller number = 1
Larger number = 4532
Answer(s): (a) 4531; (b) 1, 4532