Question

When fifteen is reduced by one-third of a number, the result is 12. Find the number

Answer 1

the answer is 9

Explanation:

15-3 = 12

9* 1/3 = 3

Answer 2

The number is 9.

Solution:

Let the number be x.

In the question it is given that when 15 is reduced from one-third of a number the result is 12. Since we have assumed the number to be x, therefore one - third of a number is given by 1/3x.

Using the below equation we will try to find the value of x.

`15-(1)/(3) x = 12`

Grouping the terms,

`15-12=(1)/(3) x`

`3=(1)/(3)x`

Therefore,
`3*3=x`

x=9

Thus, the number is 9.