Question

If 25 of a number exceeds 17 of the same number by 36. Find the number.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

Converting the statement to an equation, it is

x/5 - x/7 = 10

Solving it

(7x - 5x) / 35 = 10

2x = 350

Hence x = 175

Let's double check

1/5 th of 175 is 35

1/7 of 175 is 25.

Hence 1/5th exceeds 1/7th by 10.