Question

If $6$ times a number is decreased by $4$, the result is the same as when $3$ times the number is increased by $2$. What is the number?

• A. $1$
• B. $2$
• C. $3$
• D. $4$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $2$

Let the number is $a$
Given that, $6$ times a number i.e. $6a$, decreased by $4$, i.e.e $6a-4$

The resultant is equal to $3$ times the number increased by $2$ i.e. $3a+2$

$\Rightarrow 6a-4=3a+2$

$\Rightarrow 3a=6$
$\Rightarrow a=2$