Question

5. A number added to its two-thirds is equal to 55. Find the number .​

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x.

First part of the problem: a no. Added to the 2/3rd of its own.

x + (2/3)x

Second part: is equal to 55

x + (2/3)x = 55

=> (5/3)x=55

=> x= (55*3)/5

=>x=11*3

=> x=33

Hence,the original number is 33.

Rechecking through answer.

If 33 is the original number, Lets check if 22 is its 2/3rd.

33*(2/3)=>11*2=>22

Hence proved.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

let the number be x then

According to the question we have

x+2÷3x=55

=> 5x÷3=55

=>x=55×3÷5

=> x=33

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