Explanation: (E) Total black marbles = \(0.20x + 0.40y + 0.50z\). Total marbles = \(x + y + z\). Given: Total black marbles are 25% of the total marbles: \(0.20x + 0.40y + 0.50z = 0.25(x + y + z)\). Multiply by 100 to clear decimals: \(20x + 40y + 50z = 25x + 25y + 25z\). \(40y - 25y + 50z - 25z = 25x - 20x\). \(15y + 25z = 5x\). Divide by 5: \(3y + 5z = x\). So, \(x = 3y + 5z\). Since \(3y + 5z\) is not an option, the answer is E.