In an Office Building, a Room Contains 70 Chairs

question 131

Multiple Choice

In an office building, a room contains 70 chairs. The number of chairs per row is 4 less than twice the number of rows. Find the number of rows.

• A) 14 rows
• B) 5 rows
• C) 8 rows
• D) 7 rows
• E) 9 rows

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Definitions:

Confederate Army

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The President of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War, known for his leadership and advocacy for Southern secession.