The number is less than <10

Question

A multiple of 3
Subtract 4 from it, and divisible by 5
What is the number? 3,6,or 9

Answer 1

Let's examine the numbers 3, 6, and 9 based on the given clues.

1. Less than 10: All three numbers (3, 6, 9) meet this criterion.

2. Multiple of 3: Again, all three numbers are multiples of 3 (3 = 3×1, 6 = 3×2, 9 = 3×3).

3. Subtract 4 from it, and divisible by 5:

   • For 3: \(3 - 4 = -1\) (not divisible by 5)
   • For 6: \(6 - 4 = 2\) (not divisible by 5)
   • For 9: \(9 - 4 = 5\) (divisible by 5)

Based on the criteria, the number that satisfies all conditions is 9.