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Question
A man has ₹ x from which he spends ₹6. If twice of the money left with him is ₹86, find x.
Solution
Let the total amount be x
According to the condition
2x = 86
⇒ x = `86/2`
⇒ x = 43
Amount spent by him = 6
∴ Total money he have = ₹43 + ₹6 = ₹49
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