Question

One third of a number is 20 more than one fifth of that number .What is the number?

Answer 1

Answer:

24 I am not very sure ok thanks

Answer 2

Answer:

150

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number = x

According to the condition

(1/3)x – (1/5)x = 20

⇒ (5x – 3x)/15 = 20

[∵ LCM of 3 and 5 = 15]

⇒ 2x/15 = 20 ⇒ x = (20 × 15)/2

⇒ x = 150

∴ Number = 150