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What is the number of matchsticks you need to make 'n' number of 2’s?


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2n
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5n
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5+n
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Cannot tell without knowing the value of n.
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Solution

The correct option is B 5n

A 2 made using matchsticks is shown below.

It is understood that we would always require 5 matchsticks to make 2. So, to make 'n' 2’s we need '5n' matchsticks.



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