Question

if one third of a number exceeds it's one fourth by 1 find the no.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Let the number be = X

Given ,

1/3x - 1/4 x = 1

Lcm of 3,4 = 12

1/3x * 12/12 - 1/4x * 12/12 = 1

4x - 3x / 12 = 1

X = 12

Number is 12

Verification = 1/3 * 12 = 4

1/4 * 12 = 3

4-3 = 1