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In a parking area, the total number of wheels of all the cars (four-wheelers) and scooters/motorbikes (two-wheelers) is 100 more than twice the number of parked vehicles. The number of cars parked is

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A.35
B.45
C.50Correct
D.55
Explanation & Solution

Correct Option: (C) 50

Let cars=x, two-wheelers=y. Total vehicles=x+y. Total wheels=4x+2y. Given: 4x+2y = 2(x+y)+100. Solving: 2x = 100. Therefore x = 50 cars.

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In a parking area, the total number of wheels of all the cars (four-wheelers) and scooters/motorbikes (two-wheelers) is 100 more than twice the number of parked vehicles. The number of cars parked is

A.35
B.45
C.50सही
D.55

सही उत्तर: (C) 50

Let cars=x, two-wheelers=y. Total vehicles=x+y. Total wheels=4x+2y. Given: 4x+2y = 2(x+y)+100. Solving: 2x = 100. Therefore x = 50 cars.

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