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EastWind [94]
3 years ago
10

When a number is subtracted from 24 and the difference is divided by that number, the result is 3. what is the value of the numb

er?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 12
Mathematics
1 answer:
Amiraneli [1.4K]3 years ago
3 0

Answer: C

Step-by-step explanation:

Considering the number to be = x

Interpreting the question

( 24 - x )/x =  3

By multiplying through by x , or cross multiply using a layman language,

     24 - x = 3x, since 3 is an integer

solving for x

   3x + x = 24

        4x = 24

         x  = 6

Therefore, the option is C

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