Question

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

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

We need to do step by step calculation for this sum-

So our equation should be:

Let the unknown no. be x

2/5x - 1/7x=36

now let us take the LCM of the denominators=35

14-5/35x=36

9/35x=36

x=36*35/9

x=4*35

x=140

The required number is 140

Hope it is helpful !!

Answer 2

Answer:

the number is 140

Step-by-step explanation:

assume the number to be x and then solve the rest as shown in the image