Civil Service Exam Reviewer · Word Problems · easy
Three times a number decreased by 21 is 117. What is the number?
- 46
- 32
- 138
- 39
Answer
A. 46
Solution
3x − 21 = 117 → 3x = 138 → x = 46.
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