Question

A bag Contains potato. its one-third exceeds its one-twelth by 30kg. how much potato is there in the bag???

Answer 1

let the potatoes in bag be x
given that
x/3 - x/12 = 30 kg
=> (4x-x)/12= 30 kg
=> 3x/12 = 30 kg
=> x /4 = 30 kg
=> x = 120 kg

Answer 2

let the quantity of potatos in the bag bag

be x kg


according to question,

1/ 3 of x = 1/ 12 of x + 30


x / 3 = (x / 12) + 30

x/ 3 = (x + 360)/ 12


12x = 3x + 1080


9x = 1080


x = 120 kg


Answer:
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there is 120 kg potatos in the bag