When 4 is added to one half of a number, the result is What is the number?

When 4 is added to one half of a number, the result is What is the number?

A 10

B 15

C 20

D 25

Solution

Correct Answer: Option C

The number is x.

One half of the number is x /2

So, (x / 2) + 4 = 14

or, (x / 2) = 14 - 4 = 10

or, x = 10 * 2 = 20