Question

A number (n) when added to 14 gives 72.
Which of the following represents the above statement mathematically?

• A. 14n = 72
• B. 14 - n = 72
• C. n + 14 = 72
• D. 72n = 14

Answer 1

The correct option is C n + 14 = 72

Let the number be n.
When 14 is added to this number, we get (n +14).

According to the question, the number when added to 14 gives us 72.
So, n+14 = 72