Question

0.6 of a no. is 20 less than the original no. find the no.​

Answer 1

Let the number be x

According to question

0.6 ( x ) = x – 20

0.6x = x – 20

0.6x – x = – 20

– 0.4x = – 20

x = 20/0.4

x = 200/4

x = 50

Hence, number is 50

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be Y

0.6x Y=Y-20

Y-0.6Y=20

0.4Y=20

Y=50

the required number is 50