Arithmetic Ability
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Q.

405 sweets were distributed equally among children in such a way that the number of sweets received by each child is 20% of the total number of children. How many sweets did each child recieve ?

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

Let the total number of children be x. Then, x * (20% of x) = 405 => x * 20x/100 = 405 15x2 = 405 => x=45 Number of sweets received by each child = 20% of 45 = 9.
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