Question

A number when multiplied bye 3, exceeds itself by 40 cm. Find the number

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Let x be the number

A number is multiplied by 3

So, Number becomes 3x

A number when multiplied by 3,exceeds itself by 40

3x-x=40

2x=40

x=\frac{40}{2}

x=20

Hence the number is 20

Answer 2

Answer:

The number is 20 cm .

Step-by-step explanation:

Given as :

The statement

A number when multiplied bye 3, exceeds itself by 40 cm

Let The number  = x cm

According to question

number multiplied by 3 = x cm × 3                     ........1

Exceed itself by 40 cm = x cm + 40 cm               .......2

From 1 and 2

3 x = x + 40

i,e 3 x - x = 40

or, 2 x = 40

∴   x = $\dfrac{40}{2}$

i.e  x = 20 cm

So, The number = x = 20 cm

Hence, The number is 20 cm . Answer