Question

a number decreased by 27 whole 1/2 give 87 the number is​

Answer 1

⍣ Let the number be x

⍟ According to the condition of the given question:

⇒  $x-27\frac{1}{2} =87$

⇒  $x-\frac{55}{2} = 87$

⇒  $x-\frac{55}{2} = \frac{174}{2}$

⇒  $x=\frac{174+55}{2}$

⇒  $x=\frac{229}{2}$

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⍟ Hence, the number is 229/2 OR $114\frac{1}{2}$