Question

A number when divided by 3, is reduced by 20. the number is

Answer 1

The number is 30.
When 30 is divided by 3 we get the answer 10.
And 30-20= 10
So when 30 is divided by 3 it is reduced by 20.

Answer 2

Hi !

Let the no: be "x"

x /3 = x - 20

x/3 - x = -20

x/3 - 3x/3 = -20

-2x/3 = -20

-2x = -60

x = 60/2
   = 30

The no: is 30