A number is doubled and 5 is added. If the resultant is trebled, it becomes 111. What is that number?  Pick one:
A) 12 B) 29 C) 27 D) 16 E) 99
Explanation:   Let the number be x.   Therefore,   3(2x + 5) = 111   6x + 15 = 111   6x = 96   x = 16   ANSWER:16
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A number is doubled and 5 is added. If the resultant is trebled, it becomes 111. What is that number?