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A number divided by 2 is 5 less than the number itself. What is the number?

A5
B8
C10
D12
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 10
Let the number be $x$. Then $\frac{x}{2}=x-5$. Multiplying by 2 gives $x=2x-10$, so $x=10$. **Option B is a common mistake if the subtraction is handled incorrectly.**
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