Question

One-tenth of a number added to its one-eight of the original number gives 9.
Find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

Let the original number be x.

As per question,

1/10 x + 1/8 x = 9

0.1 x + 0.125 x = 9

0.225 x = 9

x = 9 / 0.225

x = 40

Hence, the original number is 40.

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