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If a number is decreased by 4 and divided by 6 the result is 9. What would be the result if 3 is subtracted from the number and then it is divided by 5?

9 2/ 5
10 1/ 5
11 2/ 5
11

Correct Answer: 11

Explanation:

Let the number be x.
∴ (x - 4)/6 = 9
⇒ x = 58
Again (x - 3)/5 = (58 - 3)/5 = 11

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