20 is added to a certain number, the sum is multiplied by 2, the product is divided by 2 and 2 is subtracted from the quotient. The remainder left is half of 88. What is the number?  Choose the correct choice from the following:
A) 21
B) 20
C) 26
D) 30
E) 45
Let number is X.   When 20 added to it,   = (X+20)   2 multiplied to sum,   = 2 *(X +20)   Now,   = [{2 *(X +20)} /2]   And,   = [{2 *(X +20)} /2] - 2   According to question,   [{2 *(X +20)} /2] - 2 = half of 88   [(2X + 40) /2) = 44 +2   2X + 40 = 46 * 2   X + 20 = 46   X = 46 - 20= 
<gadget id="calculator">46 - 20</gadget>
<output>26</output>
26   So, required number is: 26.   ANSWER : 26
<result>C</result>
20 is added to a certain number, the sum is multiplied by 2, the product is divided by 2 and 2 is subtracted from the quotient. The remainder left is half of 88. What is the number?