The sum and the product of two numbers are 24 and 23 respectively, the difference of the number is? Answers: A) 1 B) 6 C) 7 D) 8 E) 22

Rationale: explanation : x + y = 24 xy = 23 ( x - y ) 2 = ( x + y ) 2 - 4 xy ( x - y ) 2 = 576 - 92 = > ( x - y ) = 22 answer : e
Answer: E