find a number which is greater than one -fifth of itself by 12
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let the no . be x
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x is 12 greater than 1/5 of x
i.e., x= 12+ x/5
or, x=(60+x) /5
or, 5x=60+x
or, 4x=60
or, x =60/4=15
so, the no. is 15.
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a/q
x is 12 greater than 1/5 of x
i.e., x= 12+ x/5
or, x=(60+x) /5
or, 5x=60+x
or, 4x=60
or, x =60/4=15
so, the no. is 15.
Thanks.
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