There are now cans stacked on a shelf that holds 36 cans when full. If 4 of these cans were removed, the shelf would be half full. What is the value of
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- A14
- B16
- C18
- D22
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Correct answer: D
The shelf, when full, holds 36 cans. When the shelf is half full, it holds 18 cans.
x − 4 = 18
x = 22