Question

28 is 12 less than 4 times a number. Find the number.

Answer 1

Let the required number be x

4 times the number = 4x

12 less than 4 times the number = 4x – 12

According to the statement

4x – 12 = 28

=> 4x = 28 + 12

=> 4x = 40

x = 10

Required number = 10