In algebra letters may stand for

known quantities

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unknown quantities

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fixed numbers

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B
unknown quantities

In algebra, letters may stand for unknown quantities. A letter that represents an unknown number which can take any value is called as a variable.

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Question 11

In algebra, letters may stand for

(a) known quantities

(b) unknown quantities

(d) None of these

x, p, q

d

The letters/variables used in algebra for writing rules and formulas in a general way, can represent

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