The sum of two numbers is 184. If one-third of the one exceeds one-seventh
of the other by 8, find the smaller number Choose the correct choice from the following options:
A) 53 B) 18 C) 68 D) 112 E) 72
Let the numbers be x and (184 - x). Then,   (X/3) - ((184 – x)/7) = 8 =&gt; 7x – 3(184 – x) = 168 =&gt; 10x = 720 =&gt; x = 72.   So, the numbers are 72 and 112. Hence, smaller number = 72.   Answer is 72.
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The sum of two numbers is 184. If one-third of the one exceeds one-seventh
of the other by 8, find the smaller number