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.
Choices.
A) 72  B) 64  C) 84  D) 12  E) 92
Let the numbers be x and (184-x). Then,   (x/3) - (184-x)/7 = 8   7x - 3(184-x) = 168   10x = 720, x = 72.   Hence the correct answer is option 72) 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.