Question

Thrice a number when increased by 5 gives 44. Find the number

Answer 1

Let the required number be x.

Thrice the number = 3x.

Thrice the number increased by 4 = 3x + 5

Given 3x + 5 = 44

3x + 5 – 5 = 44 – 5

3x = 39

`(3x)/3 = 39/3`

x = 13

∴ The required number = 13