<PRE><B>Question 1184105</B>
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The algebra is always easier if you can form your equations without fractions.&lt;br&gt;
Here is how I would solve this one.&lt;br&gt;
Javier took 4/11 of the cards, so....&lt;br&gt;
11x = number of cards
4x = number Javier took
therefore 11x-4x=7x = number Kumar took&lt;br&gt;
Kumar took 9 more than Javier:&lt;br&gt;
7x = 4x+9
3x=9
x=3&lt;br&gt;
The total number of cards was 11x=33.&lt;br&gt;
ANSWER: 33&lt;br&gt;
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