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    A total of 20 toys of a child are to be put in a box. Every 30 seconds 2 toys are put inside but 1 is thrown out by the child. How much time (in minut
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    A total of 20 toys of a child are to be put in a box. Every 30 seconds 2 toys are put inside but 1 is thrown out by the child. How much time (in minutes) will it take to put all toys in the box for the first time?

    A.

    10

    B.

    9.5

    C.

    5

    D.

    10.5

    Correct option is B

    Given:

    A total of 20 toys of a child are to be put in a box. Every 30 seconds 2 toys are put inside but 1 is thrown out by the child.

    Solution:

    In first 30 sec. we have 1 toys in the box.

    In 1 min we have 2 toys in the box.

    In similar fashion, in 9 min. we have 18 toys in the box.

    But next 30 sec. makes the box full with 20 toys.

    Hence it takes 9.5 min.

    Final Answer: (b)

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