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We know that the larger number has a units digit of <math>0</math> since it is divisible by 10. If <math>D</math> is the ten's digit of the larger number, then we have <math>D</math> as the units digit of the smaller number. Since the sum of the natural numbers has a units digit of <math>2</math>, <math>D=2</math>.
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The units digit of the larger number is <math>0</math> and the units digit of the smaller number is <math>2</math>, so if we find the positive difference of the numbers, we get 8. There is only one answer choice which has this units digit, and that is \boxed{\textbf{(D)} ~14{,}238}.$
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==Video Solutions==
 
==Video Solutions==

Revision as of 13:18, 22 October 2022

The following problem is from both the 2021 AMC 10A #3 and 2021 AMC 12A #3, so both problems redirect to this page.

Problem

The sum of two natural numbers is $17{,}402$. One of the two numbers is divisible by $10$. If the units digit of that number is erased, the other number is obtained. What is the difference of these two numbers?

$\textbf{(A)} ~10{,}272\qquad\textbf{(B)} ~11{,}700\qquad\textbf{(C)} ~13{,}362\qquad\textbf{(D)} ~14{,}238\qquad\textbf{(E)} ~15{,}426$

Solution 1 (Algebra)

The units digit of a multiple of $10$ will always be $0$. We add a $0$ whenever we multiply by $10$. So, removing the units digit is equal to dividing by $10$.

Let the smaller number (the one we get after removing the units digit) be $a$. This means the bigger number would be $10a$.

We know the sum is $10a+a = 11a$ so $11a=17402$. So $a=1582$. The difference is $10a-a = 9a$. So, the answer is $9(1582) = \boxed{\textbf{(D)} ~14{,}238}$.

~abhinavg0627

Solution 2 (Arithmetic)

Since the ones place of a multiple of $10$ is $0$, this implies the other integer has to end with a $2$ since both integers sum up to a number that ends with a $2$. Thus, the ones place of the difference has to be $10-2=8$, and the only answer choice that ends with an $8$ is $\boxed{\textbf{(D)} ~14{,}238}$.

Another quick solution is to realize that the sum is represents a number $n$ added to $10n$. The difference is $9n$, which is $\frac{9}{11}$ of the given sum.

~CoolJupiter 2021

Solution 3 (Vertical Addition and Logic)

Let the bigger of the numbers be $\underline{AB{,}CD0}.$ It follows that the smaller number is $\underline{A{,}BCD}.$ Adding vertically, we have \[\begin{array}{cccccc} & A & B & C & D & 0 \\ +\quad & & A & B & C & D \\ \hline & & & & & \\ [-2.5ex] & 1 & 7 & 4 & 0 & 2 \\ \end{array}\] Working from left to right, we get \[D=2\implies C=8 \implies B=5 \implies A=1.\] The larger number is $15{,}820$ and the smaller number is $1{,}582.$ Their difference is $15{,}820-1{,}582=\boxed{\textbf{(D)} ~14{,}238}.$

~MRENTHUSIASM

Solution 4 (Logic)

We know that the larger number has a units digit of $0$ since it is divisible by 10. If $D$ is the ten's digit of the larger number, then we have $D$ as the units digit of the smaller number. Since the sum of the natural numbers has a units digit of $2$, $D=2$.

The units digit of the larger number is $0$ and the units digit of the smaller number is $2$, so if we find the positive difference of the numbers, we get 8. There is only one answer choice which has this units digit, and that is \boxed{\textbf{(D)} ~14{,}238}.$

(Similar to MRENTHUSIASM's solution)

~AARUSHGORADIA18


Video Solutions

Video Solution (Simple)

https://youtu.be/SEp9flDYm2c

~ Education, the study Of Everything

Video Solution by North America Math Contest Go Go Go

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMqA8i8a2SQ&list=PLexHyfQ8DMuKqltG3cHT7Di4jhVl6L4YJ&index=3

Video Solution by Aaron He

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTGDKBthWsw&t=1m28s

Video Solution by Punxsutawney Phil

https://youtube.com/watch?v=MUHja8TpKGw&t=143s

Video Solution by Hawk Math

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5al76DxyHY

Video Solution (Using Algebra and Meta-solving)

https://youtu.be/d2musztzDjw

-pi_is_3.14

Video Solution by WhyMath

https://youtu.be/VpYmQEKcBpA

~savannahsolver

Video Solution by TheBeautyofMath

https://youtu.be/50CThrk3RcM?t=107 (for AMC 10A)

Video Solution by IceMatrix

https://youtu.be/rEWS75W0Q54?t=198 (for AMC 12A)

~IceMatrix

Video Solution (Problems 1-3)

https://youtu.be/CupJpUzKPB0

~MathWithPi

Video Solution by The Learning Royal

https://youtu.be/slVBYmcDMOI

See also

2021 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources)
Preceded by
Problem 2 		Followed by
Problem 4
1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25
All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions
2021 AMC 12A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources)
Preceded by
Problem 2 		Followed by
Problem 4
1 • 2 • 3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25
All AMC 12 Problems and Solutions

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