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  • 13-01-2017
  • Mathematics
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I think of a number, multiply it by 4, subtract 6 and then divide by 5. If the answer is 10, what is the original number?

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Awesometiger42
Awesometiger42 Awesometiger42
  • 13-01-2017
To find the answer do the opposite of the operations from the last number.

10•5=50
50+6=56
56/4= 14

Therefore the original number is 14.
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