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A number is multiplied by 73 and 125. The smaller product is subtracted from the larger product, result is 12532.. What is the number
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let 'x' represent the number
First case: 73x < 125x
125x - 73x = 12532
by solving we find
x = 241
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the number is 241.
Second case: 73x >= 125x
73x - 125x = 12532
by solving we find
x = -241
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the number is -241.