Question

Two-fifth of a number is 60 less than the original number. Find the original number.​

Answer 1

Let's call the number x.

2/5 of a number (2x/5) is 60 (2x/5 = 60)

Now that we have the equation, let's solve.

Step 1) Multiply both sides by 5.

(2x/5)*5 = 2x

60*5 = 300

Step 2) Divide both sides by 2.

2x/2 = x

300/2 = 150

And 150 is your number.