Answer:
Number = 15.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : If you multiply a number by 3 and then subtract 5, you will get 40.
To find : what is the number.
Solution : We have given if you multiply a number by 3 and then subtract 5, you will get 40.
According to question :
Let the number = x
Multiply is with 3 = 3x
Subtract 5 from it we get 40 .
3x -5 = 40
On adding both sides by 5
3x = 45 .
On dividing both sides by 3
x = 15.
Therefore, Number = 15.
