Question

If the difference between ⅝ and ¾ of a number is 20. Then the number is ?​

Answer 1

• Let the number be x

5/8x - 3/4x = 20

5 - 3(2)/8x = 20

5 -6/8x = 20

x = 20 × 8/-1

I.e, x = -80

• therefore the number is -80.