Question

Express the given statement in form of an equation:
“Subtracting thirteen from one-fifth of a number gives seventeen as the result”

• A.
  $y-\frac{13}{5}=17$
• B. $\frac{y-13}{5}=17$
• C. $\frac{y}{5}-13=17$
• D. $13-\frac{y}{5}=17$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{y}{5}-13=17$

One-fifth of a number: $\frac{y}{5}$
Subtracting 13 from it: $\frac{y}{5}-13$
Gives 17 as the result: $\frac{y}{5}-13=17$
Therefore, option D is correct.