3. One-third of which number must be subtracted from 7/11 to give24/55
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Answer:
x = 3/5
Step-by-step explanation:
Let the number be x.
According to question: 7/11 - 1/3 of x = 24/55
7/11 - x/3 = 24/55
21 - 11x /33 = 24/55
21 - 11x = 24/55×33
21 - 11x = 72/5
5(21 - 11x) = 72
105 - 55x =72
105 - 72 = 55x
33/55 = x
3/5 = x
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