Question

Which correctly explains how to solve this problem?

A number is multiplied by 2. Eight is added to the product. This sum is then divided by 5. The answer is 8.

What was the original number?

A.
Start with 8. Multiply 8 by 5. Then add 8 and multiply the answer by 2.

B.
Start with 8. Add 8 and 5. Then subtract 8 and multiply the answer by 2.

C.
Start with 8. Multiply 8 by 5. Then subtract 8 and divide the answer by 2.

Answer 1

The answer is c if you fill

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. You just do everything opposite from the end to the beginning to get the original number!