Question

Solve :One third of a number multiplied by 5, subtracted from 10 gives 16

(a)−185

(b)518

(c) 185

(d) None ​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the number be x

1/3 of x

According to question

x/3x 5-10 =16

5x/3= 16+10

5x/3= 26

5x= 26x3

5x= 78

x= 78/5

x=15.6

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