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Question
A number is increased by 12 and the new number obtained is multiplied by 5. If the resulting number is 95, find the original number.
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Solution
Let the original number = x
According to the sum,
(x + 26) ÷3 = 18
⇒ `("x" + 26)/3 = 18`
⇒ x + 26 = 18 × 3
⇒ x + 26 = 54
⇒ x = 54 - 26 = 28
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