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If we divide a two-digit number by the sum of its digits, we get 6 as a quotient and 2 as a remainder. Now if we divide it by the product of its digits, we get 5 as a quotient and 2 as a remainder. Find the number.

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Solution

Let n(a,b) be the number
n(a,b)=10a+b
Given that n(a,b)=6(a+b)+2
10a+b=6a+6b+2
4a=5b+2
n(a,b)=5ab+2
16a+b=5ab+2
10a+4a25=a(4a2)+2
50a+4a2=20a210a+10
20a264a+12=0
5a216a+3=0
(5a1)(a3)=0
a=3,a15
32 is the required number.

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