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      Question

      Some pencils were distributed among (x + 2) students

      such that each student received 10 pencils. If there had been 5 students more, then pencils received by each student would have been 2 less. Find the value of β€˜x’.
      A 20 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 18 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 16 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      According to the question, (x + 2) Γ— 10 = (x + 2 + 5) Γ— 8 Or, 10x + 20 = 8x + 56 Or, 2x = 36 Or, x = 18

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