If the number is divided by 3, it reduced by 24. The number is  Choose the correct choice from the following choices:
A) 51  B) 50  C) 45  D) 40  E) 36

Rationale: "explanation : let the number be x . then , x - ( x / 3 ) = 24 = > 2 x / 3 = 24 = > x = 36 answer : option e"
Answer: E