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Solve for X and Y

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X and Y are two whole numbers greater than 1, and Y > X. Their sum is not greater than 100. S and P are two mathematicians (and consequently perfect logicians); S knows the sum X + Y and P knows the product X × Y. Both S and P know all the information in this paragraph.

In the following conversation, both participants are always telling the truth:

  • S says "P does not know X and Y."

  • P says "Now I know X and Y."

  • S says "Now I also know X and Y."

What are X and Y?

Re: Solve for X and Y

Solution #2

X=4 and Y=13

Re: Solve for X and Y

#3

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@BRBoehme,

Correct!

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