Question

One-fifth of a rational number added to 1 is equal to 23. The original number is
A 7/3
B −7/3
C −5/3
D 5/3

Answer 1

Answer:

C) -5/3

Explanation:

Let the rational number be x.

According to Question,

1/5 x + 1 = 2/3

1/5 x = 2/3 - 1

1/5 x = -1/3

x = -5/3

Hence, option (C) is correct.