PSLE The sum of two whole numbers is 1517.
- 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
= 1517 - 1
= 1516
Largest difference between the two numbers
= 1516 - 1
= 1515
(b)
Smaller number = 1
Larger number = 1516
Answer(s): (a) 1515; (b) 1, 1516