Question

If 2/3 of a number is less than the original numberby 20 then find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Given :-

If 2/3 of a number is less than the original number by 20.

To Find :-

The Number

Solution :-

Let the original number be x

2/3 of the number = 2x/3

According to the Question,

⇒ x - 2x/3 = 20

⇒ ( 3x - 2x )/3 = 20

⇒ x / 3 = 20

⇒ x = 20 × 3

⇒ x = 60

The original number = x = 60

Hence, the original number is 60.

Answer 2

Answer:

$\sf\huge\boxed{Answer:-60}$

$\huge\color{red}{Given\:that:}$

• 2/3 is less than original number

• The original number is less by 20.

$\huge\color{red}{To\:Find:}$

• The given number

$\huge\boxed{Solution:-}$

Let the required number = x

 

According to the condition in the question, we get

 

x - (2x)/3 = 20

→ 3x - 2x = 20 × 3 = 60

→   x = 60

Therefore the number is 60.