Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Word Problems · easy
Four times a number decreased by 13 is 223. What is the number?
- 59
- 52.5
- 236
- 55.75
Answer
A. 59
Solution
4x − 13 = 223 → 4x = 236 → x = 59.
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