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Question 17
A whole number is added to 25 and the same number is subtracted from 25. The sum of the resulting numbers is

(A) 0
(B) 25
(C) 50
(D) 75

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Solution

The correct answer is Option C)
Let $x$ be any whole number.
According to given information,
$(x + 25) + (25 - x)$ = $x + 25 + 25 - x$
= 50
Therefore the required sum is 50.

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Question 17 A whole number is added to 25 and the same number is subtracted from 25. The sum of the resulting numbers is (A) 0 (B) 25 (C) 50 (D) 75

The correct answer is Option C)Let x be any whole number.According to given information,(x+25)+(25−x) = x+25+25−x= 50Therefore the required sum is 50.

Question 17
A whole number is added to 25 and the same number is subtracted from 25. The sum of the resulting numbers is

(A) 0
(B) 25
(C) 50
(D) 75

The correct answer is Option C)
Let $x$ be any whole number.
According to given information,
$(x + 25) + (25 - x)$ = $x + 25 + 25 - x$
= 50
Therefore the required sum is 50.