MathematicsA and B each have a certain number of mangoes. A says to B “ If you give me 30 of your mangoes, I will have twice as many as left with you”. B replies “If you give me 10, I will have thrice as many as left with you”. How many mangoes does each have?

A and B each have a certain number of mangoes. A says to B “ If you give me 30 of your mangoes, I will have twice as many as left with you”. B replies “If you give me 10, I will have thrice as many as left with you”. How many mangoes does each have?


  1. A
    34 and 62
  2. B
    43 and 32
  3. C
    20 and 22
  4. D
    10 and 20 

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    Solution:

    Let A has x mangoes and B has y mangoes.
    Then, according to the question,
    On multiplying the equation 2 by 2, and subtracting the result equation from 1, we get,
    Therefore, A has 34 mangoes and B has 62 mangoes.
    Hence, Option (1) is the correct answer.
     
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