Question

there are few oranges in the basket. After giving half of the oranges to my grandfather, 2 oranges are left. let's find, how many oranges were there in the basket.​

Answer 1

Answer:

4

Step-by-step explanation:

Let Number of oranges be x

According to Question:

x÷1/2=2

x=2x2

x=4

Answer 2

Answer:

let the oranges be x.

After giving half of the oranges=x/2.

leftover oranges=2

No. of oranges present in the basket earlier= ?

oranges - Given oranges= leftover oranges.

x-x/2=2

(2x-x)/2=2

x/2=2

x=2×2

x=4

So, 4 oranges were there in the basket.

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