Question

Find a number whose one-third part exceeds its one-fifth part by 20.
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Answer 1

Answer:

150

Step-by-step explanation:

150/3=50

150/5=30

differ.=20

Answer 2

Let the number be n.

n×1/3-n×1/5=20

n/3-n/6=20

5n-3n/15=20

5n-3n=300

2n=300

n=300/2=150

The number is 150