Question

Two fifth of a number subtracted from one quarter of itself is equal to -3. Find the number

Answer 1

Answer:

_20

Step-by-step explanation:

Let we take the number as x

Given : Two fifth of x is subtracted from one quarter of itself that's equal to _3

2/5x-1/4x =_3

Taking LCM

8x-5x/20=-3

3x=_60

x=_60/3

x=_ 20