the sum of one fourth of a number and 2 1/5 is 3. find the number
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the number is 16/5
Step-by-step explanation:
Given,
1/4 of y + 2 1/5 = 3
1/4 × y + 11/5 = 3
1/4 × y = 3/1 + 11/5 (LCM of 5,1 = 5)
= (3 × 5 - 11 × 1)/5
= (15-11)/5
1/4 × y = 4/5
y = 4/5 × 4/1
y = 16/5
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