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If a number is decreased by 4 and divided by 6, the result is 8. what would be the result i 2 is subtracted from the number and them it is divided by 5 ?
Answer: Option B
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Let the number be `x`, Then ,`(x -4)/(6)` = 8 `hArr` `x` - 4 = 48 `hArr` `x` = 52
`:.` `(x - 2)/(5)` = `(52 - 2)/(5)` = `50/5` = 10
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