Question

If 2/7 of a no. Is 3 less than 1/2 of no. What is the no.

Answer 1

Let the no. be x

2/7x = 1/2x -3

2/7x - 1/2x = -3..........(LCM = 14)

4-7/14 x = -3

-3/14x= -3

x = -3*14/-3...........( -3 and -3 will get cancelled)

x = 14//

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