Question

2/3 of a number is 20 less than the original number.find the number.​

Answer 1

Answer: Let the number be x

2/3 x = x -20

20 =x -2/3x

1/3 x =20

60 = x.

Hence, the number is 60

Answer 2

Answer:

The original number is 60.

Step-by-step explanation:

We will have to multiply the denominator by the number. If you will see, you can understand that if 20 is subtracted from 60 you will get 40 and this will be the 2/3 of the original number, i.e., 60. So, 60 is the correct answer,