Question

A whole number is added to 25 and the same number is subtracted from 25. The sum of the resulting numbers is ______.

Options

• 0

• 25

• 50

• 75

Answer 1

A whole number is added to 25 and the same number is subtracted from 25. The sum of the resulting numbers is 50.

Explanation:

Let the whole number be x.

∴ Required sum = (x + 25) + (25 – x)

= x + 25 + 25 – x

= 50