Question

The sum of three numbers is 92. The second number is 2 times the third. The first number is 8 less than the third. What are the numbers?

First number:

Answer 1

1) 17

2) 50

3) 25

17 + 50 + 25 = 92

Explanation:

1) x - 8

2) 2x

3) x

x - 8 + 2x + x = 92

4x = 92+8

x = 100/4

x = 25