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Estimation of Difference and Quotient

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In a division sum, the remainder is $0$ when a student mistook the divisor by $12$ instead of $21$ and obtained $35$ as quotient. What is the correct quotient?

A

15

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B

20

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C

25

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D

None of these

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Solution

The correct option is B $20$
$\Rightarrow$ Number $= (12 \times 35)$
$\Rightarrow$ Number $= 420$
$\Rightarrow$ Correct Quotient $= 420 \div 21 = 20$

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