Question

It is less than 60 and greater than 55. If you add the digits, the sum is 13 write the number. How do you get the answer

Answer 1

Write all numbers that are less than 60 and greater than 55:

56, 57, 58, 59.

Add the digits in these numbers:

1. 56 {5+6=11};

2. 57 {5+7=12};

3. 58 {5+8=13};

4. 59 {5+9=14}.

Answer: 58

Answer 2

58 because you know the number that you need add to five to get 13 is 8 5+8=13