Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

A natural number is halved when reduced by thirteen. Find that number!

  1. 13

  2. 26

  3. 28

  4. 39

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let the number be x. The problem states that when 13 is subtracted from the number, the result is half the original number: x - 13 = x/2. Multiply both sides by 2: 2x - 26 = x. Subtract x from both sides: x = 26.