Question

thrice a number increased by 5 gives 40 .Find the number

Answer 1

the number will be 35/3 or 11.66(approx)
answer- (let the no. be 5)
40= 3(x) + 5
so, 40-5=3(x)
therefore, 35=3(x)
therefore, x= 35/3

Answer 2

Heya User,

The number is 11.666666666667
Plz refer to the Attachment