Sweety distributed some candies in her class on the occasion of her birthday. If the number of mango candies distributed by Cathy holds 40% of the total share, what is the value of x?

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Solution

The correct option is D 20
Let's write down the number of candies distributed by Cathy.
Strawberry = 10
Mango = 60
Apple = 10
Mix fruit = 50
Salty = x

Total number of candies distributed
= 10 + 60 + 10 + 50 + x = 130 + x

Mango candies distributed is 40% of the total.
60 = 40% of (130 + x)
60 = $\frac{40}{100}$ (130 + x)
60 = $\frac{2}{5}$ (130 + x)
30 $\times$ 5 = 130 + x
150 = 130 + x
150 – 130 = x
x = 20

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