Question 1193832
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From the first statement,  thrice the number is two more than thirteen,  i.e. 13+2 =  5.


Hence, &nbsp;the number itself is  &nbsp;15/3 = 5.    &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<U>ANSWER</U>


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