Question

a number is decreased by 12 if the new number is multiplied by 4 then the product is 16 find the number​

Answer 1

let the number be x

(x-12)4=16

x-12=16/4

x-12=4

x=16

the original number is 16

Answer 2

Answer :-

$\sf\huge\boxed{16}$

Explanation :-

Given :

• When a number is decreased by 12 and then the obtained new number is multiplied by 4, then the product will be 16.

To find :

The number

Solution :

Let the number be x

$\sf\longrightarrow (x - 12) \times 4 = 16$

$\sf\longrightarrow4x - 48 = 16$

$\sf\longrightarrow 4x = 16 + 48$

$\sf\longrightarrow4x = 64$

$\sf\longrightarrow x = \dfrac{64}{4}$

$\large{\underline{\boxed{\sf\therefore x = 16}}}$

Hence, the original number is 16