Question

if 1/3 is subtracted from a number and the difference is multiplied by 6 the result is 16 what is the number​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Equation formed :

$6(x - \frac{1}{3} ) = 16$

$x - \frac{1}{3} = \frac{8}{3}$

$x = \frac{9}{3} = 3$

Hence, the number is 3

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Answer 2

Given :-

• if 1/3 is subtracted from a number and the difference is multiplied by 6 and result is 16

Find :-

• Number ?

Solution :-

• Let the number be "x"

Now, According to question :-

➺ (x - 1/3 ) × 6 = 16

➺ 6x - 6/3 = 16

➺ 6x - 2 = 16

➺ 6x = 18

➺ x = 3

Henceforth, The Required Number is 3.