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Find the number which when added to itself 13 times, gives 112.

A. 7

B. 8

C. 9

D. 11

E. None of these

Answer: Option B

Solution (By Examveda Team)

Let the number be x. Then, x + 13x = 112 ⇔ 14x = 112 ⇔ x = 8.

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