Question

If 1/3 of a number is 10 less than the original number, then what will be the number?​

Answer 1

Answer:

If 1/3 of a number is 10 less than the original number,number will be15.

Answer 2

Given :-

• 1/3 of a number is 10 less than the original number.

Have to Find :

• Whats the original number.

Solution :-

Let the original number be x

Then from th given , we get :-

$\implies$x/3 = x - 10

$\implies$ x = 3( x - 10 )

$\implies$ x = 3x - 30

↠ 30 = 3x - x

↠ 30 = 2x

↠ 30/2 = x

$\large{\boxed{\bold{\:x\:=\:15}}}$

$\therefore\underline{\boxed{\textsf{Original number is = {\textbf{15}}}}} \qquad\qquad \bigg\lgroup\bold{Required \ answer} \bigg\rgroup$