SOLUTION: A number is divided by 3. 5 is added to the quotient. When the sum is multiplied by 2, the result is 60. What is the number?
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Question 1092825: A number is divided by 3. 5 is added to the quotient. When the sum is multiplied by 2, the result is 60. What is the number?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(n/3+5)*2=60
n/3+5=30
n/3=25
n=75
check
75/3=25
25+5=30
2*30=60
60=60
ok
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