Mathematics
What number must be added to 54 so that the resulting number is 7 times the number added?
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Linear Eqns One Variable
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Answer
Let the number be x.
According to the question, the resulting number is 7 times the number added:
∴ 54 + x = 7x
⇒ 54 = 7x - x
⇒ 54 = 6x
⇒ x =
⇒ x = 9
Hence, option 4 is the correct option.
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