Question

A number increased by one-fifth of itself gives 72. The number is?

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be x and its half be x/2.

The equation will be, x+x/2=72

2

2x+x

=72

2x+x=72×2

3x=144

x=

3

144

x=48

Let us verify

48+

2

48

=72

48+24=72

72=72.

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