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    Question

     If (3/4)th of a number is subtracted from

    (5/6)th of that number, then the resultant will be (2/6). Find the number.
    A 4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the number be x. Equation setup:

    Find common denominators: Rewrite fractions with denominator 12:

    The equation becomes:

    Simplify :

    Solve for x = Multiply through by 12: x = 4

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