How many one-fourths need to be added to 214 to make 5?
A
3
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B
5
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C
4
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D
11
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Solution
The correct option is D
11
Let the number of one fourth to be added be n. ⇒214+n×14=5 ⇒94+n×14=5 ⇒n×14=5−94 ⇒n×14=114 ⇒n=114×41 ⇒n=11 Therefore, 11 one fourths need to be added to 214 to make 5.