Example 10: Combining constraints
Last Updated On: Sun Sep 06 2026Question
What is the two-digit number N?
Statements
- The tens digit of N is 4.
- The sum of the digits of N is 9.
Answer
Both statements together are sufficient, but neither alone is sufficient.
Solution
- Statement 1 allows 40 through 49.
- Statement 2 allows many two-digit numbers whose digits add to 9.
- Together the units digit is 5, so N = 45.
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