Question

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

Answer 1

Let the number be " x " ,

2/5 x = 1/7 x + 36

2/5 x - 1 / 7 x = 36

14/35 -5/35 x = 36

9/35 x = 36

9x = 35 * 36

x = 35 * 4

x = 140 .

Therefore , The number is 140 .

Answer 2

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Let the required Number be X

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(2/5)X - (1/7)X = 36
=> (14X - 5X) /35 = 36
=> 9 X = 36 × 35
=> X = 36 × 35 /9 = 140 ans.


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