find the number whose one third part exceeds one fifth part by 20
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Let the no be x
1x/3=1x/5+20
x/3-x/5=20
(5x-3x)/15=20
2x=300
x=150
justification
150/3=50
150/5=30
50=30+20
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1x/3=1x/5+20
x/3-x/5=20
(5x-3x)/15=20
2x=300
x=150
justification
150/3=50
150/5=30
50=30+20
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