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Four villages A,B,C and D lie in a straight line. D is 10 kms from B. A is exactly between D and C and C from B is 2 kms more than it is from D. How far is C from B ?

A

4 kms

B

6 kms

C

8 kms

D

2 kms

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The correct Answer is:
B
`(D) overset(2km)(harr) (A) overset(2km)(C) underset(6 km)(harr)(B)`
`CB = 6 km`.
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