Question

one third of a number exceeds one fourth of the number by 15.find the number

Answer 1

Let the required no. be 'f'.

:. 1/3f +15 = 1/4f

   1/3f - 1/4f = -15

   f/12 = -15

  :. f = -180..
     

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Answer 2

let the no. be = x

therefore ,1/3x + 15 = 1/4x

1/3x -1/4x = -15

x/12 = -15

so that , x= -180

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