PSLE The sum of two whole numbers is 1769.
- 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
= 1769 - 1
= 1768
Largest difference between the two numbers
= 1768 - 1
= 1767
(b)
Smaller number = 1
Larger number = 1768
Answer(s): (a) 1767; (b) 1, 1768