Question

a number when multiplied by 3 exceeds itself by 40 find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

20 is the number

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

According to the question,

3x=x+40

3x-x=40

2x=40

x=40/2

x=20

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Answer 2

Let the required number be x

According to the question

3x=x+40

3x-x=40

2x=40

x=40/2

x=20