Two-thirds of a number increased by 5 is 21. What is the number?

The cafeteria serves meatloaf every 12 days and serves carrot cake every 8 days meatloaf and carrot cake were served[..]

At a corner gas station, the revenue R varies directly with the number g of gallons of gasoline sold. If the[..]

You want to purchase a new car in 6 years and expect the car to cost ​$22000 comma. Your bank offers a plan with a[..]

At age 20​, someone sets up an IRA​ (individual retirement​ account) with an APR of 8​%. At the end of each month he[..]

a rock climber makes several changes in position while attempting to scale a cliff face. She ascends 15 ft, descends[..]

A party mix is made by adding nuts that sell for ​$2.50 per kg to a cereal mixture that sells for ​$1 per[..]

A baker purchased 11 lb of wheat flour and 13 lb of rye flour for a total cost of $17.19. A second purchase, at the[..]

You travel a toll road that requires a 75​-cent token. If you buy a special​ car-pool sticker for $12.00​, then the[..]

If I had $14.00 after giving away 1/8 of my money, how much did I have originally?