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Quantitative Ability and Data Interpretation Question on Number Systems

X and Y are the digits at the unit's place of the numbers (408X) and (789Y) where X ≠ Y. However, the digits at the unit's place of the numbers (408X)63 and (789Y)85 are the same. What will be the possible value(s) of (X + Y)?
Example: If M = 3 then the digit at unit's place of the number (2M) is 3 (as the number is 23) and the digit at unit's place of the number (2M)2 is 9 (as 232 is 529).

A

9

B

10

C

11

D

12

E

None of the above

Answer

10

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (B) : 10