Question

John read the first 114pages of a novel, which was 3 pages less than, 1/3 of the novel.
Write an equation to determine the total number of pages (p) in the novel
And
Find the total number of pages in the novel.

Answer 1

Answer:

p = (114 + 3) * 3 I think but i could be wrong lmk if its right

The total number of pages in the novel is 351 pages.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since 114 pages is 3 less than 1/3 of the total number of pages, you would add three to 114 and get 117. When you multiply 117 by 3 you get 351.