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On His Birthday, Manoj planned that this time he celebrates his birthday in a small orphanage centre. He bought apples to give to children and adults working there. Manoj donated 2 apples to each children and 3 apples to each adult working there along with birthday cake. He distributed 60 total apple.
If the number of adults is 12, then find the number of children?

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15
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12
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18
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14
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Solution

The correct option is B 12
2x + 3y = 60
2x + 3(12) = 60
2x = 60 - 36
y = 12

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