Question

if 2/5 of a number exceed 1/7 of the same number by 8 . Find the number​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x

According to question,

(2/5)x = x/8 + 1/7

(2/5)x - x/8 = 1/7

Taking L.C.M.

(16x - 5x)/40 = 1/7

11x/40 = 1/7

x = 40/77

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