PSLE The sum of two whole numbers is 3270.
- 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
= 3270 - 1
= 3269
Largest difference between the two numbers
= 3269 - 1
= 3268
(b)
Smaller number = 1
Larger number = 3269
Answer(s): (a) 3268; (b) 1, 3269