How many pairs of socks can be formed from 14 socks?
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Solution

The correct option is A 7
Total number of socks
= 14

Number of socks in 1 pair = 2

Number of pairs can be obtained with the help of repeated subtraction.

Lets apply repeated subtraction

14 - 2 = 12
12 - 2 = 10
10 - 2 = 8
8 - 2 = 6
6 - 2 = 4
4 - 2 = 2
2 - 2 = 0

After 7 times 14 reduces to 0.
So, we can make 7 pairs of socks can be formed from 14 socks.

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How many pairs of socks can be formed from 14 socks?7

How many pairs of socks can be formed from 14 socks?
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