BECE Mathematics 2023 Objective — Question 98
Question 98 of 120 from the Basic Education Certificate Examination (Junior WAEC) (BECE) Mathematics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A certain number of boys were to share 160 oranges. 5 boys left and the rest shared the oranges, each of them got 8 oranges. How many boys were present originally?
- A. 20
- B. 25Correct
- C. 32
- D. 40
- E. 42
Explanation
160 ÷ 8 = 20 boys shared the oranges. Original number = 20 + 5 = 25.
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