Three quarters of a number were increased by 12, giving 57. What is the original number?
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- First subtract 12 from 57.
- Divide the result by 3 and multiply by 4.
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Answer: 60
Three quarters of the number equal 57 − 12 = 45. One quarter is 45 ÷ 3 = 15, so the whole number is 15 × 4 = 60.