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Three friends J, K and L are given a bowl with some marbles in it. J took one-third of the total marbles but put back four marbles in the bowl. Then K took one-fourth of the remaining marbles, but put back 3 marbles in the bowl. After that L took half of the remained marbles, but put back 2 marbles in the bowl. At that time 17 marbles were left. How many marbles were there originally in the bowl?
Correct Answer: (d)
Official keyThis question appeared in the GPSC Prelims 2023 examination (GS). It is Question 171 out of 200 questions in this paper.
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