A number is as much greater than 36 as is less than 86. Find the number?

A) 61 ✓

B) 59

C) 67

D) 57

Solution:-

Let the number be x.

According to the question,  

⇒ x – 36 = 86 – x

⇒ 2x = 86 + 36

⇒ 2x = 122

⇒ x =122/2

⇒ x = 61.  

Hence, the required number is 61.