Question

Three-fifth of a number decreased by 2 gives 40.Find the number

Answer 1

3/5x-2=40

3/5x=40+2

3/5x=42

X/5 =14

X=70

Answer 2

Answer:

70.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the number be x.

Three fifths of the number decreased by 2 gives 40 is: $\frac{3}{5}$x-2= 40

$\frac{3x}{5}$-2 = 40

$\frac{3x}{5}$= 40+2=42

x = $\frac{42*5}{3}$=70

∴The number is 70.