Question

5 is added to thrice of a number give 47 then the number is ……………….. 

A) 14

B) 15

C) 13

D) 21

Answer 1

A) 14

Let the required number be x.

\(\therefore\) According to given condition, we have

3x + 5 = 47

⇒ 3x = 47- 5 = 42

⇒ x = 42/3 = 14