The sum of two numbers is 95. If one exceeds the other by 15, then the smaller of the two is

Let the numbers be x and 95 - x


⇒ 95 - x - x = 15


By cross multiplication


⇒ - 2x = - 80


⇒ x = 40


So, the numbers are 40 and 95 – 40 = 55

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