Question

One third of a number exceeds one sinth of the number by 4. Find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be x

so, according to the question

x/3 +4 = x/6

= x+12 = x

3. 6

= x+12= x ×3

6

= x+12 = x

2

=2(x+12)=x

=2x +24 = x

= 2x - x = -24

= x = -24

Hence the number is -24