Question

the difference between 5 times and 9 times of a number is 144. find 2/3 rd of the same number??

Answer 1

Let the numbers be 5x and 9x


Then, 9x-5x=144

4x=144

x=144/4 =36

x=36

2/3 of the x =36*2/3 =12*2=24

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Then,5x-9x=144

4x=144

x 144/4

= 36

2/3 ×36

2×12

Answer is 24.