john read the first 114 pages of a novel, which was 3 pages less than 1/3 of the novel

Mathematics · Middle School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the statement:

John read the first 114 pages of a novel, which was 3 pages less than 1/3 of the novel.

Find the total number of pages.

Solution:

In order to determine the total number of pages, we need to add 3 to 114, then multiply the sum by 3. This is due to the conditions that were given.

= 114 + 3

= 117

= (117)(3)

= 351

Final answer:

The novel has a total of 351 pages.