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A number is divided by four. The result is added to five. This result ismultiplied by three to give 27. What is the number? A. 16 B. 20 C. 1 D. 3 1/2
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A number is divided by four. The result is added to five. This result ismultiplied by three to give 27. What is the number?

A. 16

B. 20

C. 1

D. 3 1/2

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A is the correct answer
User Ramarren
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A. 16

Work backwards
27/3 = 9
9 - 5 = 4
4 x 4 = 16
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