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If one third ofa number is subtracted from three times the number, then the result is 800, find the number.

A

300

B

400

C

200

D

600

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The correct Answer is:
a
Let the number be x
`:. 3x - (x)/(3) = 800`
`rArr (9x -x)/(3) = 800`
`rArr (8x)/(3) = 800`
`rArr x = 800 xx (3)/(8)`
`rArr x = 300`
Hence, the correct option is (a)
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