Question

A number is greater than 2 5th by 24 what is the number

Answer 1

Answer:

= 40

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :-

A number is greater than 2/5th by 24

To Find :-

what is the number

Solution :-

Let the number be x

Two-Fifth of a number = 2/5x

Its given that the number is 24 more than its two fifths.

⇒ x = 2/5 x + 24

⇒  2/5x + x = 24

⇒  3/5x = 24

⇒  x = 40

Hence, the number is 40 .

Answer 2

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Let ,

The number = x

According to the question ,

$\to \sf x= \frac{2x}{5} + 24 \\ \\ </p><p> \to \sf </p><p> x - \frac{2x}{5} = 24 \\ \\ </p><p> \to \sf</p><p> \frac{3x}{5} = 24</p><p> \\ \\ \to \sf</p><p>x = 40</p><p>$

Hence , the required number is 40