A number decreased by $30$ is the same as $14$ decreased by $3$ times the number. Find the number.

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Solution

The correct option is A $11$
Let the number be $x$
Now,
$x - 30 = 14 - 3 x$
$\Rightarrow 4 x = 44$
$\Rightarrow x = 11$

Hence, option A.

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