The sum of two numbers is 184. If one-third of the one exceeds one-seventh of the other by 8, find the smaller number.
Choose one:
A) 72	B) 64	C) 84	D) 12	E) 92

Rationale: let the numbers be x and ( 184 - x ) . then , ( x / 3 ) - ( 184 - x ) / 7 = 8 7 x - 3 ( 184 - x ) = 168 10 x = 720 , x = 72 . hence the correct answer is option a ) 72 .
Answer: A