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    Question

    Subramaniam and Naidu donate some money in a relief

    fund. The amount paid by Naidu is ₹ 125 more than that of Subramaniam. If the total money paid by them is ₹ 975, then the amount of money donated by Subramaniam is
    A ₹ 425 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ₹ 385 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ₹ 575 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D More than one of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the amount donated by Subramaniam be x rupees. Then, the amount donated by Naidu will be x+125 rupees. Given equation: x+(x+125)=975 Combine like terms: 2x+125=975 Solve for x: 2x=975−125 2x=850 The amount donated by Subramaniam is ₹ 425 .

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