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r = Aw - 18
r = Av + 6

where r is the length of red sticks and Aw and Av are the avg for box W and V respectively.

Thus subtracting the first equation from the seconds, we get Aw - Av = 24!


The Problem looks complicated... When I first started working I was sweating... but, its a paper tiger!
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OA is 'E'.
Well done guys.



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