[Math] If a certain number is divided by the sum of its two digits, how to find it from quotient and remainder

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If a certain number is divided by the sum of its two digits, the quotient is $7$ and the remainder is $3$. If the digits are reversed and the resulting number is divided by the sum of the digits, the quotient is $3$ and remainder is $7$. Find the number.

My Attempt:

Let the number be $10x+y$.

According to question:
$$\dfrac {10x+y}{x+y}=??$$.

I could not get how to make the equation using quotient and remainder. Please help.

Best Answer

HINT:$$10x+y=7(x+y)+3=7x+7y+3$$ and $$10y+x=3(x+y)+7=3x+3y+7$$ Can you proceed now?