Final answer:
To solve the problem, we need to set up an equation and solve for the unknown number 'x'. The answer is B) False.
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve this problem, let's define a variable to represent the unknown number. Let's call it 'x'.
The quotient of a number and 3 can be written as 'x/3'. The problem states that this quotient decreased by 25 is the same as -48. We can write this as (x/3) - 25 = -48.
To find the value of 'x', we can solve the equation. By adding 25 to both sides of the equation, we get (x/3) = -23. Then, we can multiply both sides by 3 to get x = -69.
So, the answer to the problem is B) False.