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Aptitude & Reasoning UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

The value of x in the equation (113 * 4 - x * 2) / (12 * 9 - 5 * 7) = 5 is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 42

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “42”.
The value of x=43.5.

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