Question: Mon's number is 6761. 1 less than Ron's number is 100 more than Mon's number. What is Mon's number?
Answer: Ron's number is 6862
Explanation:
Let's break down the information given:
1. Mon's number = 6761
2. 1 less than Ron's number = Ron's number - 1
3. Ron's number - 1 = Mon's number + 100
Now, let's use these statements to solve for Ron's number:
We are given that Ron's number - 1 equals Mon's number + 100:
Ron's number - 1 = Mon's number + 100
Substitute the values:
Ron's number - 1 = 6761 + 100
Now, solve for Ron's number:
Ron's number = 6761 + 100 + 1
Ron's number = 6862
So, Ron's number is 6862.