Question

one third of a number is 10less than the original number.what is the number.

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original number be x

According to the question:-

1/3x = x - 10

On cross multiplying,

x = 3x -3×10

x = 3x - 30

2x = 30

x = 30/2

x = 15

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Answer 2

Answer:

15

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the original number be x

According to the question:-

1/3x = x - 10

On cross multiplying,

x = 3x -3×10

x = 3x - 30

2x = 30

x = 30/2

x = 15