Question

one third of a number added to 3 gives 4 . find the number

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

One third of the number = x/3

So x/3 + 3 = 4

x + 9/3 = 4

x + 9 = 4 × 3

x + 9 = 12

x = 12 - 9

x = 3

Therefore the number is 3.