The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 15. The number obtained by interchanging its digits exceeds the given number by 9. Find the original number.

Let tens place digit be y and the units place be x.


Our number is (10y + x)


Our given first condition is that sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 15.


By given condition,


y + x = 15 …(1)


Our given second condition is that the number obtained by interchanging its digits exceeds the given number by 9.


By given condition,


10y + x + 9 = 10 x + y
10y - y + x - 10x = -9
9y - 9x = -9

y - x = -1 …(2)


Solving 1 and 2 simultaneously, we get,


y = 7 and x = 8


Our number = (10 × 7 + 8) = 78


Hence, our number is 78.


(Answer given is 48 but correct answer is 78)


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