If the number is decreased by 5 and divided by 7 the result is 7. What would be the result if 6 is subtracted and divided by 8?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 4  B) 6  C) 8  D) 5  E) 3
Explanation:   Let the number be x. Then,   (x - 5)/7 = 7 =&gt; x - 5 = 49   x = 54   .: (x - 6)/8 = (54 - 6)/8= 
<gadget id="calculator">(54 - 6)/8</gadget>
<output>6</output>
6   Answer: Option 6
<result>B</result>
If the number is decreased by 5 and divided by 7 the result is 7. What would be the result if 6 is subtracted and divided by 8?