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Priya and Kiran together have collected stamps. Priya has 4 times as many as Kiran. If Priya gives 6 stamps to Kiran, she will then have twice as many as Kiran. How many stamps does Kiran have originally?

Class 8Variables on Both SidesLinear Equations
  • A9
  • B12
  • C6
  • D18

Step-by-Step Solution

Let Kiran = , Priya = . After giving 6: Priya = , Kiran = . Then , so . Check: Priya 36 -> 30, Kiran 9 -> 15, and 30 = 2(15).
Answer: A) 9

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