SOLUTION: A certain number of matches are needed to fill 24 boxes, with each box containing the same number of matches. When 4 less matches are put into each box, there are enogh for 28 boxe
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Question 522006: A certain number of matches are needed to fill 24 boxes, with each box containing the same number of matches. When 4 less matches are put into each box, there are enogh for 28 boxes. Find the total number of matches.
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A certain number of matches are needed to fill 24 boxes, with each box containing the same number of matches. When 4 less matches are put into each box, there are enogh for 28 boxes. Find the total number of matches.
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let x=number of matches in first box
24x=28(x-4)=28x-112
4x=112
x=28
ans:
Total number of matches=28*24=672
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