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A group of boys shared some sweets among themselves. When each boy took 6 sweets each, there were 24 sweets left over. When each boy took 8 sweets, there was no remainder. How many sweets were there altogether?
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sushi88
Excess and shortage concept
Difference in number of sweets for each boy = 8-6 = 2
Difference in total number of sweets in 8s and in 6s = 24+ 0 = 24 (excess and shortage difference)
Total number of boys = 24/2 = 12
Therefore, total number of sweets = 12 x 6 + 24 = 96 or 12 x 8 = 96
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sushi88
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