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28 is 12 less than 4 times a number. Find the number.

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Let the required number be x 

4 times the number = 4x 

12 less than 4 times the number = 4x – 12 

According to the statement 

4x – 12 = 28 

=> 4x = 28 + 12 

=> 4x = 40 

x = 10 

Required number = 10



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