Question

When a number is subtracted from 36, the result is 4 more than the product of 5 and 6. What is the number?

a. 2
b. 4
c. 3
d. 5

(Explanation would be appreciated)

Answer 1

Make sure to interpret the question correctly. To begin, let's figure out the product of 5 and 6.

5(6) = 30

Because the result is 4 more than 30, add 4.

30 + 4 = 34

So now when we subtract the numbers from 36, the answer should be 34.

36 - 2 = 34

36 - 4 = 32

36 - 3 = 33

36 - 5 = 31

The answer is A, 2.