When 5 is added to 1/3 of a number, the result is What is the number?

When 5 is added to 1/3 of a number, the result is What is the number?

A 15

B 12

C 9

D 6

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

Number is = x

Now,

x/3 + 5 = 8

or, (x + 15) = 8*3

or, x + 15 = 24

or, x = 24 - 15 = 9