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Find a number which when multiplied by 7 and then reduced by 3 is equal to 53.

Answer»

Let the number be x 

Multiplied by 7 

⇒ 7x Then reduced by 3 

⇒ 7x – 3 

By problem, 7x – 3 = 53 

7x = 53 + 3 (transposing – 3) 

7x = 56 

x = 56/7 (transposing x 7) 

x = 8 . 

∴ The required number = 8



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