If x is subtracted from the numbers 7, 31 and 199, then the remainders will be in continued proportion. What is the value of x? a) 5 b) 3 c) 8 d) 4 e) None of these

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Answer: B

(7-x)/(31-x)= (31-x)/(199-x)

gives x=3

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