Question

Thrice a number which when increased by 4 gives 40. Find the number.

Answer 1

I think the answer is 12. As 12*3+4=40

Answer 2

Answer:

Thrice a number means (3 times mote more than)

When increase by 4 gives 4O. So , 36 is exact number

Thrice a number 36 \ 3 = 12

Checking if correct = 36 thrice increase (+) 4 gives 4O