Question

A number is as much greater than 36 as is less than 86.Find the number

Answer 1

Let x be the required number.
Given,x is as much greater than 36 as is less than 86.

x-36 = 86-x
x+x = 86+36
2x = 122
x = 122/2 = 61

Answer 2

Let the number be = x

A/Q x-36 = 86+x
=>x+x =86+36
=>2x =122
=> x. = 122/2
=> x. = 61