Question

Sergio has *p* paintings in his art collection. He and other local painting collectors agreed to donate a total of 48 paintings to the local museum. Each of the 12 collectors will donate the same number of paintings. How many paintings will Sergio have in his art collection after his donation?

Answer 1

p-4

Explanation:

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Answer 2

p-4

Explanation:

Sergio has p paintings in his art collection

He and other local painting collectors donated 48 paintings to the local museum

There are 12 collectors

Therefore each of them will donate

= 48/12

= 4 paintings

Since there are p paintings then the paintings in which Sergio will have in his art collection after donation is p-4