The difference between a two-digit number and the number obtained by interchanging the positions of its digits is 72. What is the difference between the two digits of that number? Choose the correct choice:
A) 4  B) 5  C) 6  D) 8  E) 9

Rationale: "sol . let the ten ’ s digit be x and unit ’ s digit be y , then , ( 10 x + y ) - ( 10 y + x ) = 72 ⇔ 9 ( x - y ) = 72 ⇔ x - y = 8 answer d"
Answer: D