Question

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

Answer 1

AnswEr :

• Let the Number he x.

A.T.Q.

➟ $\large\tt{x - \frac{2}{5}x}$ = 20

➟ $\large\tt{\frac{(5x - 2x)}{5}}$ = 20

➟ $\large\tt{\frac{3x}{5}}$ = 20

➟ x = $\large\tt{\frac{(20\times5)}{3}}$

➟ x = $\large\tt{\frac{100}{3}}$

➟ x = $\huge\tt{33\frac{1}{3}}$