Question

A certain number is added to 7 and then divided by 12.The result is 4.Find the number.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:-

A certain number is added to 7 and then divided by 12.The result is 4.

To find:-

Find the number. ?

Solution:-

Let the required number be X

If it is added by 7 then the number = X+7

and then it is divided by 12 then the result =

(X+7)/12

According to the given problem

The result = 4

=>(X+7)/12 = 4

=> (X+7) = 4×12

=>X+7 = 48

=> X=48-7

=>X=41

The number = 41

Answer:-

The required number for the given problem is 41

Check:-

The number = 41

If it is added to 7 and divided by 12

=> (41+7)/12

=48/12

=4

Verified the given relation.

Answer 2

Answer:

41

Step-by-step explanation:

let the certain number be x then

(x+7)/12=4

x+7=12×4

x+7=48

x=48-7

x=41

therefore the certain number was 41.