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89 more than the quotient of an unknown number and 62 is 94. What is the value of the unknown number?

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The statement is expressed algebraically into
(x/62) + 89 = 94
where x is the unknown number.

Solving for x,
(x/62) = 94 - 89
x/62 = 5
(x/62)*62 = 5*62
x = 310 (Answer)

Let's verify:
(310/62) + 89 = 94 ?
5 + 89 = 94
94 = 94 (yes)
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