A number is doubled and 5 is added. If the resultant is trebled, it becomes 117. What is that number?  Select the correct option
A) 12	B) 29	C) 27	D) 17	E) 99
Explanation:   Let the number be x.   Therefore,   3(2x + 5) = 117   6x + 15 = 117   6x = 102   x = 17   ANSWER:17
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A number is doubled and 5 is added. If the resultant is trebled, it becomes 117. What is that number?