Math, asked by Arbaj2164, 1 year ago

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

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Answered by TooFree
14

Define x:

Let the number be x


Form equation:

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

⇒ x - 2/3 x = 10


Solve x:

x - 2/3 x = 10

1/3 x = 10

x = 30


Answer: The number is 30

Answered by PADMINI
15
Let the original number = X

Given

2/3 is less than the original number by 10

According to the question

x - 2/3 = 10

3x - 2x/3 = 10

X/3 = 10

X = 3x10 = 30

X = 30

Verified --

30 x 2/3 = 20

30 - 20 = 10.

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