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1)

Find the number which when multiplied by 15 is increased by 196.


A) 14

B) 20

C) 26

D) 28

E) 16

Answer:

Option A

Explanation:

Let the number be $x$.
Then, $15x-x = 196$
$\Leftrightarrow 14x = 196$
$\Leftrightarrow x = 14$.