Question

One third of a number multiplied by 5, subtracted from 10 gives 16 what is that number

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be x

1/3 of x = x/3

According to question

x/3×5 - 10 = 16

5x/3 = 16+10

5x/3 = 26

5x = 26×3

5x=78

x = 78/5

x = 15.6

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