Question

2
If
5
of a number exceeds of the same number by 36. Find the number.
7​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number is x

then 2/5 of x=2x/5

x exceeds 1/7 of number 36

there for the equation 2x/5=x/7+36

2x/5-x/7-36=0

9(x-140)/35=0

x=140

the number is 140. :)

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

5x-x=36

4x=36

x=36/4

x=9