Question

5 being subtracted from a number and then the remainder being divided by 4, the result becomes 3. Find the number.

Answer 1

Let the number be x 

∴ From the question,

   (x - 5) ÷ 4 = 3 

⇒ x - 5  = 3 x 4 = 12  

⇒ x = 12 + 5
⇒ x = 17

Hence, The number be 17