Question

if 2/5 of a number exceeds 1/7 of the same number by 36. find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

Let the number be x.

2/5 of that no:2x/5

1/7 of that no:x/7.

According to the question:

2x/5-x/7=36

or,(2x*7-x*5)/35=36

or,(14x-5x)/35=36

or,9x/35=36

or,x=36*35/9

=140

The number is 140.