If 1/2 of a number is 3 less than ¾ of the number, what is that number?

If 1/2 of a number is 3 less than ¾ of the number, what is that number?

A 12

B 4

C 8

D 10

Solution

Correct Answer: Option A

Suppose,

The number is X here, 1/2x =3/4x-3 or,3/4x-1/2x=3 or, 3x-2x/4=3 or,x=12