Question

If two-thirds of a number is diminished by 8, the result is 32

Answer 1

60

Explanation:

Let's call the number A.

We are told that:

(2/3)A - 8 = 32

Multiply both sides by 3 and rearrange:

3*[(2/3)A - 8 = 32]

2A - 24 = 96

2A = 120

A = 60

CHECK:

Does (2/3) of 60 minus 8 equal 32?

(2/3)*(60) = 40

40 - 8 = 32

YES

The number is 60