Find the Number - Solved problems Example 1

In This section Question involving a set of numbers are put in the form of a puzzle. You have to analyze the given conditions , assume the unknown numbers and for the equations accordingly, which on solving yield the unknown numbers.

 

Question : A Number is as much greater than 36 as is less than 86. Find the Number ?

 

Solution :

Let the Number be x.

 

Then x – 36 =86 – x

 

2x = 86 + 36

 

2x = 122

 

X = 61

 

Hence , the required number is 61.

 

 

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