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Solving Equations x+a = b and x-a = b by Rearranging Terms

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Mohit is 20th from the left end and Amit is 5th from the right end in the row of 50 children. How many children are there between Mohit and Amit in the row?

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26

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24

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25

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33

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Solution

The correct option is C 25
So, 19 children + Mohit + x children + Amit + 4 children = 50 children
⇒ 25 children + x children = 50 children
⇒ x = 50 - 25 = 25
So, there are 25 children between Mohit and Amit.

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