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A Shop was selling 3 chocolates for Re. 1 and if you return three wrappers you get one free. If so, how many chocolates can you get for
Rs. 45 ?
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Take it simple.
For the first time for 45 rs he will get 45*3=135
Now second time divide 135/3= 45
Now the third time 45/3=15
Now the 4th time 15/3= 5
Now the 5th time 5/3= 2( first 3 can be again used to get 1 more chocolate)
So a total of 135+45+15+5+2=202
Take it simple.
For the first time for 45 rs he will get 45*3=135
Now second time divide 135/3= 45
Now the third time 45/3=15
Now the 4th time 15/3= 5
Now the 5th time 5/3= 2( first 3 can be again used to get 1 more chocolate)
So a total of 135+45+15+5+2=202
