Question

If a certain number is increased by 5,one - half of the result is three - fifth of the excess of 61 over the number.find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be x

x+5/2=3/5(61-x)

5(x+5)=6(61-x)

5x+25=366-6x

11x=366-25

11x=341

x=31