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  1. The sum of two positive numbers is 20% of the sum of their
    squares and 25% of the difference of their squares. If the numbers are x and y then,
    x + y
    is equal to
    x2
    1. 1
      4
    2. 3
      8
    3. 1
      3
    4. 2
      9
Correct Option: D

According to the question,

x + y = (x2 + y2) ×
1
5

Again, x + y = (x2 + y2) ×
1
4

x2 + y2
=
x2 - y2
54

⇒ 5x2 – 5y2 = 4x2 + 4y2
⇒ 5x2 – 4x2 = 5y2 + 4y2
⇒ x2 = 9y2
⇒ x = 3y
x + y
=
x2 + y2
x25x2

=
9y2 + y2
=
10y2
=
2
5 × 9y245y29



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