Question

if one third of a number is subtracted from 12 then the resultant is 8 find the number

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Let, the number be, 'x'

1/3 of x = (x*1/3)

            = x/3

By condition,

12- x/3 = 8

or, (36-x)/3 = 8

or, 36 - x = 8*3

or, -x = 24-36

or, -x = -12

or, x = 12

So, the number is 12

(Ans): 12.