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7. Ranjan went to play with 60 marbles. In 8 games he gained (-5) marbles each and in 4 games he gained 4 marbles each. How many marbles did Ranjan have at the end?​

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Let's calculate the total number of marbles gained and lost by Ranjan.

In 8 games, he lost 5 marbles each, so the total loss is 8 * (-5) = -40 marbles.

In 4 games, he gained 4 marbles each, so the total gain is 4 * 4 = 16 marbles.

To find the total number of marbles Ranjan had at the end, we need to add the gains and losses to the initial number of marbles.

Total marbles = Initial marbles + Gains - Losses
Total marbles = 60 + 16 - 40
Total marbles = 76 - 40
Total marbles = 36

Therefore, Ranjan had 36 marbles at the end.
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