Question

A number is increased by 26 and the new number obtained is divided by 3. If the resulting number is 18, find the original number.

• A. 22
• B. 28
• C. 21
• D. 26

Answer 1

The correct option is B 28

Let us assume the number be x.

Hence, (x + 26) ÷ 3 = 18

This can be written as,

$\frac{x+26}{3}$ = 18

(x + 26) = 18 × 3

x + 26 = 54

x = 54 – 26

We get, x = 28

Therefore, the original number is 28