Question

When $14$ is added to a number ($n$), we obtain $72$. Which of the following equation shows this relationship?

• A. $14+n=72$
• B. $72n=14$
• C. $14–n=72$
• D. $72+n=14$

Answer 1

The correct option is A

$14+n=72$

Let,
the number be $n$.

Given that,
When 14 is added to the number $n$, we get 72.

Now,
On framing the given statement,
we get the required equation as $n+14=72$.