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The sum of two numbers is 30 and their product is 221. The positive difference between them is:

  • A.6
  • B.8
  • C.11
  • D.4

Answer: D

\[ (a-b)^{2} = (a+b)^{2} - 4ab = 900 - 884 = 16 \]

\[ a - b = 4 \]

The numbers are 13 and 17.

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