Question

One third of a number of exceeds one sixth of it by 3 .find the number

Answer 1

Let the number be a

According to question,

a / 3 - a / 6 = 3

=> ( 2a - a) /6 = 3

=> a = 3 × 6

=> a = 18

Required number = 18

Answer 2

Let the number b

a / 3 - a / 6 = 3

=> ( 2a