Some capsules were bought for Rs. 176. If the price of each capsule had been Rs. 3 less, 6 more capsules would have been bought for the same amount. What was the number of capsules bought ?

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16

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Explanation: Let capsules bought = $$x$$ Acc. to ques, => $$\frac{176}{x} - \frac{176}{x + 6} = 3$$ => $$\frac{176 	imes 6}{x (x + 6)} = 3$$ => $$x (x + 6) = 352 = 22 	imes 16$$ => $$x (x + 6) = 16 (16 + 6)$$ => $$x = 16$$

Some capsules were bought for Rs. 176. If the price of each capsule had been Rs. 3 less, 6 more capsules would have been bought for the same amount. What was the number of capsules bought ?

Answer: B. 16

Explanation

Some capsules were bought for Rs. 176. If the price of each capsule had been Rs. 3 less, 6 more capsules would have been bought for the same amount. What was the number of capsules bought ?

Answer: B. 16

Explanation