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    Question

    If a number is decreased by 8 and divided by 12, the

    result is 16. What would be the result if 10 is subtracted from the number and then it is divided by 5.
    A 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 38 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the number be x. According to the question, (x-8)/12 = 16 x – 8 = 192 ,  x = 200 Now, ∴ Required resultant = (x-10)/5  = (200-10)/5 = 190/5 = 38 

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