Question

2/5 of a number is 20 less than the original number. Find the number​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

According to the question we get

2/5x = x - 20

2/5 x - x = - 20

- 3 x/5 = - 20

Both the minus symbols get cut

3x = 100

x = 100/3