A number was subtracted from 15. After which, that result was multiplied by 5. This result was then divided by 5 for a result of 1. Given this information, what was the initial number?

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Aaban Tariq Murtaza asked Apr 14, 2022

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A number was subtracted from 15. After which, that result was multiplied by 5. This result was then divided by 5 for a result of 1. Given this information, what was the initial number?

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15-14 = 1

1*5=5

5/1=1

Nanachan answered Apr 21, 2022

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