The Sum of the Squares of the Digits of a Positive

question 8

Multiple Choice

The sum of the squares of the digits of a positive two-digit number is 85, and the tens digit is 1 less than the units digit. Find the number.

• A) 67
• B) 56
• C) 65
• D) 76

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