Question

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

Answer 1

Hello user

Let the original number be x

So, According to question, we have

x - 2x/3 = 20

x/3 = 20

x = 60

Hope it works

Answer 2

Heya....

Let the number = x

x-2x/3 = 20

3x-2x/3=20

x=60

Verifying....

60-[2(60)/3] = 60 - 40 = 20✔

Hope it helps u

@skb