Question

Three more than three fifths of a number is 17. Find the number

Answer 1

Here is your answer

Let the number be x

3/5x + 3 = 17
3/5x = 17 - 3
3/5x = 14
3x = 14 × 5
3x = 70
x = 70/3
x = 23.5

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Answer 2

Let the number be = x
3x/5+3 = 17
3x/5 = 17-3
3x/5 = 14
3x = 70
x = 70/3
x= 23.5