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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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