Question

Dorian had to multiply a number by 41. He mistakenly multiplied it by 14 and his answer was 567 less than the correct answer. Find the number. Include your calculations with your answer.

Answer 1

The number was x.

He needed to do 41 * x which is 41x.
He mistakenly did 14 * x which is 14x.

14x = 41x - 567

567 = 27x

x = 567/27

x = 21

Answer: The number is 21.

Answer 2

The answer is 21
41×21=861
14×21=294
861-294=567