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Question : 7 is added to a certain number and the sum is multiplied by 5. The product is then divided by 3 and 4 is subtracted from the quotient. If the result comes to 16, then what is the original number?

Option 1: 3

Option 2: 1

Option 3: 5

Option 4: 4


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Correct Answer: 5


Solution : Let $x$ be the original number.
According to the question,
$\frac{(x+7)×5}{3}$ – 4 = 16
⇒ $\frac{(x+7)×5}{3}$ = 16 + 4 = 20
⇒ ($x$ + 7) × 5 = 20 × 3 = 60
⇒ $x$ + 7 = $\frac{60}{5}$ = 12
⇒ $x$ = 12 – 7 = 5
Hence, the correct answer is 5.

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