The quotient of ,a number and five, equals nine less than one half of the number. What is the number?
Correct answer: D. 30
- A. -20
- B. -10
- C. 20
- D. 30
Explanation
Let the number be represented as x. The equation formed is x/5 + 9 = x/2. Simplifying further, we get x = 30. Therefore, the correct answer is 30. Option A and B are incorrect as they assume negative values for the number which don't satisfy the equation. Option C is incorrect as substituting 20 in the equation does not satisfy both sides of the equation.
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