Question

Three fourth of one-fifth of a number is 60. then 15% of the number is

Answer 1

Define x:

Let the number be x

Form equation:

Three fourth of one-fifth of a number is 60

⇒ (3/4) (1/5)x = 60

Solve x:

(3/4) (1/5)x = 60

3/20 x = 60

x = 60 ÷ 3/20

x = 400

Find 15% of the number :

15% x 400 = 0.15 x 400 = 60

Answer:  15% of the number is 60

Answer 2

Characterize x: Let the number be x Form condition:

Three fourth of one-fifth of a number is 60 ⇒ (3/4) (1/5) x = 60 Solve x:

(3/4) (1/5)x = 60 3/20 x = 60 x = 60 ÷ 3/20 x = 400 Find 15% of the number:

15% x 400 = 0.15 x 400 = 60 Answer: 15% of the number is 60.