In the diagram, the value of $x$ is
(A) 15
(B) 20
(C) 24
(D) 30
(E) 36

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The sum of the angles around any point is $360^{\circ}$.

Therefore, $5 x^{\circ}+4 x^{\circ}+x^{\circ}+2 x^{\circ}=360^{\circ}$ or $12 x=360$ or $x=30$.

ANSWER: (D)