Question

6/3 of a number exceeds its 3/5 by 8 the number is _______.
A) 30
B) 40
C) 50
D) 60

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Answer 1

Explanation:

6/3 of a number exceeds its 3/5 by 8 the number is _______

Answer 2

6/3 of a number exceeds its 3/5 by 8 the number :

Explanation:

• if 6/3 of a number exceeds 3/5 of the same number by 8, find the number.
• (6/3)x = (3/5)x + 8
• (6/3 - 3/5)x = 8
• (7/5)x = 8
• x = 40
• B) 40 is correct.