Question

1/3rd of a an amount is greater than 1/5th of it by Rs. 120. The money is-
(1) Rs. 800 (2) Rs. 700 (3) Rs. 600 (4) Rs. 900​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the amount be = X

1/3of X - 1/5of x = 120

. lcm of 3,5 is 15

.

1/3 * 15/15. - 1/5 * 15/15 = 120

5-3 /15 x = 120

2x = 120 * 15

x = 120 * 15

2

x = 900

amount = 900