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The difference between a number divided by 3 and 4 is 20.

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User Oneimperfectguy
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Let, the number be "a"

Now, according to the question,

(a)/(3) - 4=20


(a-12)/(3) =20


a-12 =20*3


a-12=60


a = 60 + 12


a = 72


So, the number is 72

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