when 17 is reduced by onethird of a number the result it 14

when 17 is reduced by one-third of a number the result it 14. what is the number

Solution

Given that

17 is reduced by one-third of a number the result it 14

Let the number = x

0ne third of number = 1/3 .x

17 - (1/3).x = 14

17 - x / 3 = 14

17 - 14 = x / 3

x / 3 = 3

x = 3 . 3

x = 9

Therefore,

The number = 9