Correct option is B
Solution:
Let the ten’s digit be
x. Then the unit’s digit =
x/2.
So, Original number = 10x + x/2 Swapped number = 10(x/2) + x = 5x + x = 6x
Given that swapping reduces the number by 18:
(10x + x/2) − 6x = 18
Multiply throughout by 2 to remove the fraction:
(20x + x) − 12x = 36 21x − 12x = 36 9x = 36 x = 4
So, unit’s digit = 4/2 = 2
Therefore, N =
42
Correct answer:
(b) 42


