The sum of two-digit number and the number formed by reversing the order of digits is 66. If the two digits differ by 2, find the number. How many such numbers are there?

Let the one’s digit be ‘a’ and ten’s digit be ‘b’


Given, sum of two-digit number and the number formed by reversing the order of digits is 66.


10a + b + 10b + a = 66


a + b = 6


Also, digits differ by 2.


a – b = 2 or b – a = 2


Adding both equation


2a = 8 or 2b = 8


a = 4 and b = 2 or a = 2 and b = 4


Number can be 24 or 42


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