Question

Riya read 3 by 8 of a book in one day and 2 by 5 of the remaining the next day. If 156 pages of the book were still left unread. how many pages did the book contain?.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Riya reads 3/8 x of a book. Remaining 5/8 x.. in this remaining 5/8 x she read 2/5 th..

$\frac{3}{8} x + \frac{2}{5} \times \frac{5}{8} x = \frac{5}{8} x$

Riya read 5/8 th of the book remaining 3/8 th is pending that is 156 pages

$total \: pages = \frac{156}{3} \times 8 = 416$

Total pages = 416