Question

Dorji thought of a number. He first multiplied the number by 3 and then subtracted 12

from the product. The resultant number was then divided by 6 and he finally subtracted 4.

If the final result was 6, what was the number that Dorji thought of?​

Answer 1

The answer is 24

Explanation

• 24 x 3 = 72
• 72 - 12 = 60
• 60/6 = 10
• 10 - 4 = 6