When a number is added to another number three times as large, the results is 16. Find the number?

When a number is added to another number three times as large, the results is 16. Find the number?

  • (A) 3
  • (B) 4
  • (C) 8
  • (D) 12
  • Solution: Let the unknown number be x.
  • “Another number three times as large” means 3x.
  • According to the problem:
  • x + 3x = 16
  • 4x = 16
  • x = 4
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