I chose a number and divide it by 12. Then I subtracted 240 from the result and got 8. What was the number I chose?
Choices.
A) 2976 B) 2989 C) 2789 D) 2888 E) 2098

Rationale: "let x be the number i chose , then x / 12 − 240 = 8 x / 12 = 248 x = 2976 answer is a ."
Answer: A