Question

If
2/5
of a number exceeds 1/7 of the same number by 36.
Find the number.​

Answer 1

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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.

Therefore, the answer is 140.

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