A number when decreased by 50 becomes -50. Can you find the number?

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Solution

The correct option is A
0

A number when decreased by 50 becomes -50
Let the unknown number = x
x -50 = -50
[transposing -50]
= x = -50 + 50
= x = 0
So, 0 when decreased by 50 becomes -50.

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