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    Question

    Some books were distributed among (2x + 4) students such

    that each student received 5 books. If there had been 6 students more, then books received by each student would have been 1 less. Find the value of ‘x’.
    A 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 10 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to the question, (2x + 4) × 5 = (2x + 4 + 6) × 4 Or, 10x + 20 = 8x + 40 Or, 2x = 20 Or, x = 10

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