10 is added to a certain number, the sum is multiplied by 7, the product is divided by 5 and 5 is subtracted from the quotient. The remainder left is half of 88. What is the number?

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Let the number be x When 10 is added, number = x + 10 When 7 is multiplied, number = 7 X (x + 10) According to question, ⇒[7 X (x+10) / 5] –5 = 44 ⇒7x + 70 = 49 X 5 ⇒x + 10 = 35,

10 is added to a certain number, the sum is multiplied by 7, the product is divided by 5 and 5 is subtracted from the quotient. The remainder left is half of 88. What is the number?

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