Question

Jay has 5 pencil boxes. He goes to the market and buys 7 more pencil boxes. While returning, he met Pepper and gives him 2 pencil boxes. How many pencil boxes are left with Jay?

• A. 7
• B. 8
• C. 9
• D. 10

Answer 1

The correct option is D 10

Number of pencil boxes with Jay = 5
Number of pencil boxes Jay buys = 7
Total number of pencil boxes Jay have = 5 + 7 = 12
Number of pencil boxes given to Pepper = 2
Number of pencil boxes left with Jay = 12 - 2 = 10