Question

2/3 of a number is less than the original by 10 .the original number is​

Answer 1

Answer:

Original number is 30

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original number be "x"

Given,

2/3 of a number = 2/3 (x)  = 2x/3 is less than the original no. by 10.

That means,

2x/3 = x -10

2x = 3(x-10)

2x = 3x - 30

2x+30 = 3x

30 = 3x - 2x

30 = x

x = 30

Therefore, the original number is 30

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Answer 2

Answer:

30

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the no. be x

=2x/3 = 3(x-10)

=2x=3x-30

=2x+30=3x

=30=x

:. x=30