Question

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

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Answer 1

Answer:

The 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