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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.