Question

one third of a number preceding one fifth of its preceding number by 3. Find the number​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Solution-

Let the number is x

∴

4

1

(x)−

5

1

(x+1)=3

⇒

20

5x−4(x+1)

=3

⇒5x−4x−4=60

∴x=64.

Answer 2

Answer:

let the no. be x

we have,

1/3x - 1/5x=3

2/15x=3

x=3×15/2

x=45/2=22.5

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