Kushal the Superhero's Candy Conundrum - Math Riddle

Hop on, riddle enthusiasts! Prepare for an intriguing mathematical journey with Kushal the Superhero as he flies over the city. Spotting Gogo and Jagga in a candy caper, Kushal observes that Gogo has 8 more candies than Jagga. Together, they possess a total of 36 candies. Let's unravel this sweet mystery and determine how many candies Jagga has in this playful arithmetic challenge. Are you ready to solve this confectionery riddle? Let's delve into the world of math mysteries and solutions! 

Kushal the Superhero is flying over the city. He sees Gogo and Jagga stealing candies from a store. Gogo has 8 more candies than Jagga. Together, they have 36 candies. How many candies does Jagga have?

Answer: B) 14
Explanation: Let x
x be the number of candies Jagga has. Then, Gogo has 
x+8
x+8 candies. Together they have 


x+(𝑥+8)=36


x+(x+8)=36, which simplifies to 
2𝑥+8=36

2x+8=36.

 Solving for x


x, we get 
2x=28


2x=28 and 

x=14
x=14.

 

 

 

In solving the candy theft mystery, it is determined that Jagga possesses 14 candies, as Gogo holds 8 more than him, totaling their combined candy count to 36. Kushal the Superhero successfully resolves the conundrum, ensuring equity in candy distribution.

Writer Name : Lipika Lajwani

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