alleryP and Q hold 72 beads; moving 9 from P to Q makes Q twice P. P's initial count?
A24
B39
C33
D30
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 33
After transfer P holds 72 ÷ 3 = 24 beads, so it initially held 24 + 9 = 33.
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