The marks scored by Parmeet in a math test are 11 more than twice the marks scored by Rita. If Parmeet scored 45, then the marks scored by Rita are:

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Solution

The correct option is C
17

Let marks scored by Rita = x

Marks scored by Parmeet = 11 more than twice of x

Marks scored by Parmeet = 11 + 2x = 45

=> 2x = 34

=> x = 17

Hence, marks scored by Rita = 17

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The marks scored by Parmeet in a math test are 11 more than twice the marks scored by Rita. If Parmeet scored 45, then the marks scored by Rita are:

The correct option is C 17Let marks scored by Rita = x Marks scored by Parmeet = 11 more than twice of x Marks scored by Parmeet = 11 + 2x = 45 => 2x = 34 => x = 17 Hence, marks scored by Rita = 17

The correct option is C
17

Let marks scored by Rita = x

Marks scored by Parmeet = 11 more than twice of x

Marks scored by Parmeet = 11 + 2x = 45

=> 2x = 34

=> x = 17

Hence, marks scored by Rita = 17