alleryRice loses 2/5 of its weight, then 1/3 of the rest; 12 kg remains; initial weight?
A30 kg
B24 kg
C20 kg
D36 kg
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 30 kg
The retained fraction is 3/5 × 2/3 = 2/5, so the initial weight was 12 ÷ (2/5) = 30 kg.
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