Question

The sum of four numbers is 64. If you add 3 to the first number, 3 is subtracted from
the second number, the third is multiplied by 3 and the fourth is divided by 3, then
all the results are equal. What is the difference between the largest and the smallest
of the original numbers?
(B) 27
(D) Cannot be determined
(E) None of these
(A) 21
(C) 32
with explanation ​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the numbers be x

x+3+x-3+3x+x/3= 64

15x+3x/3= 64

18x=64×3

x= 32/3

Cannot be determined