Question

if 15% of 40 is greater than 25% of a number by 2 . find the number

Answer 1

Find 15% of 40

15% of 40 = 0.15 x 40 = 6

Define x:

Let x be the number

Find 25% of x:

25% of x = 0.25x

Solve x:

5% of 40 is greater than 25% of a number by 2

6 - 0.25x = 2

0.25x = 6 - 2

0.25x = 4

x = 4 ÷ 0.25

x = 16

Answer:  The number is 16.

Answer 2

Answer:

Answer is 15

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