Question

Find a number which is 24 more than its two - fifths

Answer 1

Let the number be x

According to the condition, x = 24 +$\frac{2}{5}$ x

⇒ x - $\frac{2}5}$ x = 24

⇒ $\frac{3x}{5}$ = 24

⇒ 3x = 120

⇒ x= 40

Hence the number is 40

Answer 2

Let the number be x

According to the condition, x = 24 +\frac{2}{5}

5

2

x

⇒ x - x = 24

⇒ \frac{3x}{5}

5

3x

= 24

⇒ 3x = 120

⇒ x= 40

Hence the number is 40