Question

When a number $x$ is subtracted from $36$ and the difference is divided by $x$, the result is $2$. What is the value of $x$?

• A. $12$
• B. $17$
• C. $18$
• D. $21$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $12$

According to given conditions, we get

$\frac{(36-x)}{x}=2$
$\Rightarrow 36-x=2x$
$\Rightarrow 3x=36$

$\Rightarrow x=12$.