Question

A boys was asked to find the value of 3/8 of a sum of money. Instead of multiplying the sum by 3/8 he divided it by 3/8 and then his answer exceeded by Rs. 55. Find the correct answer

Answer 1

let the original no.be =x

then the equation formed will be x÷3/8=x+55

therefore, 8x/3=x+55

8x/3-x=55

5x/3=55

5x=55×3

5x=165

x=33

so the original no.is33

and when the no.will be multiplied by 3/8 then the answer will be 33×3/8=12.375

Answer 2

Answer:

12.375

Step-by-step explanation:

let the original no.be =x

then the equation formed will be x÷3/8=x+55

therefore, 8x/3=x+55

8x/3-x=55

5x/3=55

5x=55×3

5x=165

x=33

so the original no.is33

and when the no.will be multiplied by 3/8 then the answer will be 33×3/8=