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For each Multiple Choice Question (MCQ), four options are given. One of them is the correct answer. Make your choice (1,2,3 or 4). Write your answers in the brackets provided..

For each Short Answer Question(SAQ) and Long Answer Question(LAQ), write your answers in the blanks provided.

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1)  

Haritha had 292 more chocolates than Jeevini.
After Haritha had given away some, Jeevini would have 4 times as many chocolates as Haritha.
If Haritha had 484 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Haritha give away


Answer:_______________




2)  

Chellamal had 272 more chocolates than Jeevini.
After Chellamal had given away some, Jeevini would have 8 times as many chocolates as Chellamal.
If Chellamal had 920 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Chellamal give away


Answer:_______________




3)  

Chithra had 252 more chocolates than Ovini.
After Chithra had given away some, Ovini would have 6 times as many chocolates as Chithra.
If Chithra had 468 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Chithra give away


Answer:_______________




4)  

Haritha had 285 more chocolates than Mithra.
After Haritha had given away some, Mithra would have 5 times as many chocolates as Haritha.
If Haritha had 660 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Haritha give away


Answer:_______________




5)  

Indra had 231 more chocolates than Selvanayaki.
After Indra had given away some, Selvanayaki would have 7 times as many chocolates as Indra.
If Indra had 672 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Indra give away


Answer:_______________




6)  

Swathi had 28 more chocolates than Indra.
After Swathi had given away some, Indra would have 4 times as many chocolates as Swathi.
If Swathi had 204 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Swathi give away


Answer:_______________




7)  

Tulasi had 129 more chocolates than Swathi.
After Tulasi had given away some, Swathi would have 8 times as many chocolates as Tulasi.
If Tulasi had 825 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Tulasi give away


Answer:_______________




8)  

Poongodi had 96 more chocolates than Jeevini.
After Poongodi had given away some, Jeevini would have 6 times as many chocolates as Poongodi.
If Poongodi had 276 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Poongodi give away


Answer:_______________




9)  

Tulasi had 55 more chocolates than Parveen.
After Tulasi had given away some, Parveen would have 5 times as many chocolates as Tulasi.
If Tulasi had 305 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Tulasi give away


Answer:_______________




10)  

Swathi had 238 more chocolates than Ponnalagu.
After Swathi had given away some, Ponnalagu would have 7 times as many chocolates as Swathi.
If Swathi had 434 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Swathi give away


Answer:_______________




 

1)  

Haritha had 292 more chocolates than Jeevini.
After Haritha had given away some, Jeevini would have 4 times as many chocolates as Haritha.
If Haritha had 484 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Haritha give away
Answer: 436


SOLUTION 1 :
484
 
 
Haritha
 
 
292 more
 
 
Left
 
 
given away
Jeevini
 
 
 
 

Step 1 484 - 292 = 192

Step 2: 4 units  =  192
  1 units  =  192 ÷ 4
     =  48

Step 3: 484 - 48 = 436

Haritha gave away 436 chocolates.



2)  

Chellamal had 272 more chocolates than Jeevini.
After Chellamal had given away some, Jeevini would have 8 times as many chocolates as Chellamal.
If Chellamal had 920 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Chellamal give away
Answer: 839


SOLUTION 1 :
920
 
 
Chellamal
 
 
272 more
 
 
Left
 
 
given away
Jeevini
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Step 1 920 - 272 = 648

Step 2: 8 units  =  648
  1 units  =  648 ÷ 8
     =  81

Step 3: 920 - 81 = 839

Chellamal gave away 839 chocolates.



3)  

Chithra had 252 more chocolates than Ovini.
After Chithra had given away some, Ovini would have 6 times as many chocolates as Chithra.
If Chithra had 468 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Chithra give away
Answer: 432


SOLUTION 1 :
468
 
 
Chithra
 
 
252 more
 
 
Left
 
 
given away
Ovini
 
 
 
 
 
 

Step 1 468 - 252 = 216

Step 2: 6 units  =  216
  1 units  =  216 ÷ 6
     =  36

Step 3: 468 - 36 = 432

Chithra gave away 432 chocolates.



4)  

Haritha had 285 more chocolates than Mithra.
After Haritha had given away some, Mithra would have 5 times as many chocolates as Haritha.
If Haritha had 660 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Haritha give away
Answer: 585


SOLUTION 1 :
660
 
 
Haritha
 
 
285 more
 
 
Left
 
 
given away
Mithra
 
 
 
 
 

Step 1 660 - 285 = 375

Step 2: 5 units  =  375
  1 units  =  375 ÷ 5
     =  75

Step 3: 660 - 75 = 585

Haritha gave away 585 chocolates.



5)  

Indra had 231 more chocolates than Selvanayaki.
After Indra had given away some, Selvanayaki would have 7 times as many chocolates as Indra.
If Indra had 672 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Indra give away
Answer: 609


SOLUTION 1 :
672
 
 
Indra
 
 
231 more
 
 
Left
 
 
given away
Selvanayaki
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Step 1 672 - 231 = 441

Step 2: 7 units  =  441
  1 units  =  441 ÷ 7
     =  63

Step 3: 672 - 63 = 609

Indra gave away 609 chocolates.



6)  

Swathi had 28 more chocolates than Indra.
After Swathi had given away some, Indra would have 4 times as many chocolates as Swathi.
If Swathi had 204 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Swathi give away
Answer: 160


SOLUTION 1 :
204
 
 
Swathi
 
 
28 more
 
 
Left
 
 
given away
Indra
 
 
 
 

Step 1 204 - 28 = 176

Step 2: 4 units  =  176
  1 units  =  176 ÷ 4
     =  44

Step 3: 204 - 44 = 160

Swathi gave away 160 chocolates.



7)  

Tulasi had 129 more chocolates than Swathi.
After Tulasi had given away some, Swathi would have 8 times as many chocolates as Tulasi.
If Tulasi had 825 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Tulasi give away
Answer: 738


SOLUTION 1 :
825
 
 
Tulasi
 
 
129 more
 
 
Left
 
 
given away
Swathi
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Step 1 825 - 129 = 696

Step 2: 8 units  =  696
  1 units  =  696 ÷ 8
     =  87

Step 3: 825 - 87 = 738

Tulasi gave away 738 chocolates.



8)  

Poongodi had 96 more chocolates than Jeevini.
After Poongodi had given away some, Jeevini would have 6 times as many chocolates as Poongodi.
If Poongodi had 276 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Poongodi give away
Answer: 246


SOLUTION 1 :
276
 
 
Poongodi
 
 
96 more
 
 
Left
 
 
given away
Jeevini
 
 
 
 
 
 

Step 1 276 - 96 = 180

Step 2: 6 units  =  180
  1 units  =  180 ÷ 6
     =  30

Step 3: 276 - 30 = 246

Poongodi gave away 246 chocolates.



9)  

Tulasi had 55 more chocolates than Parveen.
After Tulasi had given away some, Parveen would have 5 times as many chocolates as Tulasi.
If Tulasi had 305 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Tulasi give away
Answer: 255


SOLUTION 1 :
305
 
 
Tulasi
 
 
55 more
 
 
Left
 
 
given away
Parveen
 
 
 
 
 

Step 1 305 - 55 = 250

Step 2: 5 units  =  250
  1 units  =  250 ÷ 5
     =  50

Step 3: 305 - 50 = 255

Tulasi gave away 255 chocolates.



10)  

Swathi had 238 more chocolates than Ponnalagu.
After Swathi had given away some, Ponnalagu would have 7 times as many chocolates as Swathi.
If Swathi had 434 chocolates at first, how many chocolates did Swathi give away
Answer: 406


SOLUTION 1 :
434
 
 
Swathi
 
 
238 more
 
 
Left
 
 
given away
Ponnalagu
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Step 1 434 - 238 = 196

Step 2: 7 units  =  196
  1 units  =  196 ÷ 7
     =  28

Step 3: 434 - 28 = 406

Swathi gave away 406 chocolates.