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