Question

Thrice a number when increased by 5 gives 44. Find the number.

Answer 1

Let the required number be $x$

According to the question,

$\Rightarrow$ $3x+5=44$

$\Rightarrow$ $3x=44-5$

$\Rightarrow$ $3x=39$

$\Rightarrow$ $x=\frac{39}{3}$

$\therefore$ $x=13$