A number is multiplied by five, and two-fifths is subtracted from the result. The result is three-quarters. The number is:

Question

A 7/100

b 3/21

C 23/100

D 21/12

E 11/12

Answer 1

"A number" is a variable. Try calling it x and see if you can come up with an equation. Then go ahead and try to solve for x. Give it a shot and come back with a question if you're still confused.