Question

Half of a number is added to $18$ then the sum is $46$. The number is

• A. $92$
• B. $56$
• C. $65$
• D. $0$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$56$

Let the number be $x$

According to the question,

$\Rightarrow \frac{x}{2}+18=46$

$\Rightarrow \frac{x}{2}=46-18=28$

$\Rightarrow x=28\times 2$

$=56$