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    Question

    Some bags were distributed among (x + 6) students such

    that each student received 15 bags. If there had been 5 students more, then bags received by each student would have been 3 less. Find the value of ‘x’.
    A 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 14 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 15 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 18 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to the question, (x + 6) × 15 = (x + 6 + 5) × 12 Or, 15x + 90 = 12x + 132 Or, 3x = 42 Or, x = 14

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