Question

Four thirds of a number is more than two thirds of a number by 22. Find the number.

Answer 1

Correct question:-

Four-thirds of a number is more than two thirds of a number by 22.Find the number.

Given:-

•Four third of a number is more than two-third of a number by 22.

To find:-

•The number

Solution:-

Let the required number be x

•Four third of the number=4x/3

•Two third of the number=2x/3

Now,As Per Question:-

=>2x/3+22=4x/3

=>22=4x/3-2x/3

=>22=2x/3

=>x=22×3/2

=>x=33

Thus,the required number is 33.

Verification:-

By putting the value of x in the above,equation,we get:-

(LHS)2×33/3+22 = 4×33/3(RHS)

=>22+22 = 4×11

=>44=44

=>Hence,LHS=RHS verfied