Question

If 5 is subtract from one-fifth of than the answer is ten

Answer 1

the answer is 75 because

1/5 of 75

=15

and 15 - 5

= 10

Answer 2

Solution:

Let the number = x

one - fifth of the number = x/5

According to the problem given,

x/5 - 5 = 10

=> x/5 = 10 + 5

=> x/5 = 15

=> x = 15 × 5

=> x = 75

Therefore,

Required number (x) = 75

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