The sum of three positive numbers is $65$ . The second number is 5 $\text { less }$ than the first, and the third is 5 times the first. What is the $\text { third }$ number?
A) $10$
B) $50$
C) $12$
D) $20$
E) $24$

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let the first number be $x$. Then the second number is $x-5$ and the third number is $5x$. We have the equation $x+(x-5)+5x=65$, which simplifies to $7x-5=65$. Solving for $x$, we get $x=10$. Therefore, the third number is $5x=50$. Thus, the answer is $\boxed{	ext{(B)}\ 50}$.

The Sum of Three Positive Numbers Is 656565 the Second Number Is 5

The Sum of Three Positive Numbers Is $65$ the Second Number Is 5