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In a box of marbles, there are three less white marbles than the red ones and five more white marbles than the green ones. If there are a total of 10 white marbles, how many marbles are there in the box?

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A.26
B.28Correct
C.32
D.36
Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: (B) 28

White marbles = 10. Red marbles = 13 (3 more than white). Green marbles = 5 (5 less than white). Total = 10 + 13 + 5 = 28 marbles.

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In a box of marbles, there are three less white marbles than the red ones and five more white marbles than the green ones. If there are a total of 10 white marbles, how many marbles are there in the box?

A.26
B.28सही
C.32
D.36

सही उत्तर: (B) 28

White marbles = 10. Red marbles = 13 (3 more than white). Green marbles = 5 (5 less than white). Total = 10 + 13 + 5 = 28 marbles.

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