Question

Find the number whose one third when added to 5 gives 8 .
option is
12
15
9
6​

Answer 1

9

Step-by-step explanation:

One third of 9 is 3.

So, 5+3 = 8

Answer 2

Answer:

6

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x

x +1/3x=8

(3x+x)/3=8

4x=8×3

x=24/4

x=6